m^::::.'' THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES ^-5;$ /5-/^ RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM BEING A SERIES OF EXTRACTS FROM THE ARCHIVES OF THE CORPORATION OF NOTTINGHAM VOL. VIII: 1800—1835 PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CORPORATION OF NOTTINGHAM NOTTINGHAM : THOS. FORMAN AND SONS LTD. MCMLII NOTTINGHAM : THOS. FORMAN AND SONS LTD., PRINTERS > PREFACE THIS is the final volume of a work which followed the appointment of a Committee by the Town Council of Nottingham in the year 1877 to enquire into the rights and duties of the Freemen of the Town, and the origin of the payments to them out of the Corporate Estates. This Committee, and its successor, a Com- mittee appointed in the year 1879, initiated searches into the archives of the Council from the earliest times, and Sir Samuel George Johnson, the Town Clerk of the time, was authorised to obtain suitable assistants to do the work. The work was designed to cover the period preceding the enactment of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1835. Several editors have had a hand in the compilation of the eight volumes, and not the least able of them are the joint editors of Volume VII and this volume, Mr. Duncan Gray, the City Librarian, and Miss Violet W. Walker, his Archivist, both of whom have to my personal knowledge given much of their talent and their time to the work. The excellence of the selection, and layout of the work, is remarkable in the light of the fact that both the editors have carried out this work whilst still engaged in the day-to-day duties of their offices. In these times of anxious concern, with the ever growing tendency of the Central Government to subject 5^ Local Government to its will and direction, a notable S 772831 VI PREFACE feature of the minutes of the proceedings of the Council, cited in these volumes, is the complete absence of any reference to Ministries of the Central Government. These records are of such value to the Local Govern- ment practitioner, to those engaged on research and to the student, that I venture to hope that the farsightedness of the Corporation's Finance Committees of the past will inspire their successors of to-day and to-morrow to sponsor the compilation and publication of further volumes of the Corporation's records. T. J. OWEN, Town Clerk. I2TH December, 195 i. INTRODUCTION WITH the publication of this eighth volume of the Records of the Borough of Nottingham the Corporation brings to a conclusion the series of extracts from the archives of the Charter Corporation. On December 17th, 1835, the Charter Council held its last meeting ; and on December 31st the new Corporation, elected on December 26th under the provisions of the Municipal Reform Act, which became law in the previous September, met to inaugurate the new era in the annals of local government — the beginning of local democracy. The present volume deals with the years 1800 — 1835, a momentous period in local and national history. The movement towards electoral reform and the downfall of the "rotten" boroughs ; towards Catholic emancipation ; towards the establishment of Charity Commissioners ; and local reaction to national legislation, e.g., income tax, are all mirrored in the deliberations of the local Corporation, which usually is to be found on the side of the angels. Nowhere is this more ably expressed than in the petition of protest against the Peterloo massacre ; and the letter of commendation from the eminent and wise Recorder, Lord Holland (pp. 259 — 260), is a glowing tribute to an administration wise also within its limits. These limits have been dealt with already by the present writers in the Introduction to Volume VII. The industrial scene is one of intense interest and complexity. Luddism, and the industrial unrest which gave birth to it, centred in and around Nottingham, and was the outcome of poverty and distress. It is a well- tilled field ; but the extracts from Council minutes and the papers of the suppressed Frame workknitters' Union (pp. 137 — 163) make an addition to the original material of the subject. Gravener Henson is shown at work trying to secure the passing of a Bill to regulate the trade ; and when this avenue closes, we find him acting as informer, much to his own profit ; and finally, but sadly, we leave him as a pauper, removed as such, in the inhuman manner of the poor law of those days, from one parish to another. The view of the Luddites, who tried to obtain their object by force and through terrorism, was in sharp contrast to the peaceful and reasoned methods of the Frame workknitters' Union, and the recent publication of English trade unions, documents from the Home Office papers in the Public Record Office, by Dr. A. Aspinall, brings into bold relief the attempts of a similar kind to obtain a measure of control in other industries, and not all were as unsuccess- ful as the frame workknitters. We may smile a little at the high-flown phrase "The art and mystery of frameworkknitting", but we cannot smile at the conditions the efforts of the Union were directed towards relieving. Poverty and the fear of starvation are not good companions to the leaders of any movement — ideals tend to fade when challenged by the pangs of hunger. So the papers of the Frame workknitters' Union given here — a fragment only of a serious and protracted movement — form an episode of considerable interest in the history of the trade union movement. Vlll INTRODUCTION The Corporation's opposition to enclosure of the common fields has been treated at length in Nottingham through 500 years, and the gist of the material used in writing the relevant passages in that book is to be found here. The Corporation closely guarded the established rights and privileges of the freemen at large, of whom they themselves formed the inner circle. The point at issue was that certain lands surrounding the built-up area of the town were subject at various times during the year to pasture rights by the freemen — rights which extended over Corporation and freeholders' lands alike ; and also that certain portions of the lands owned by the Corporation were let to freemen at a nominal figure, these lettings being known as burgess parts. Enclosure would abolish both, and the Corporation, with the full support of the freemen at large, would have none of it, and would not even discuss the question of compensation. A further point, of particular interest to the freeholders, was that so long as the freemen had rights of common over their lands, these could not be developed as building sites or for any- thing else that would destroy grazing rights. The result was a deadlock, with most regrettable consequences. The built-up area of the town of some 1,000 acres was adequate for the mid-eighteenth century population of just over 10,000 ; in many respects at this time, indeed, it was a garden city. But by the year 181 1 the population had increased to 34,358, by 1821 to 40,505. and the overcrowding which resulted produced alarming consequences to living conditions and to public health. In the face of this it is difficult to understand why the Corporation should be so unwise in this vital matter, but they were unvarying in their opposition to any measure of enclosure, which blocked it completely as soon as it was brought forward, and this state of affairs continued until after the Charter Corporation ceased to exist. It has been thought desirable to include more of the documents of the Petty Sessions and Borough Courts, e.g., warrants, affidavits, depositions, informations and examinations. They are considerable in quantity, and shed much light on the economic and social conditions of the times, par- ticularly of the depressed and unfortunate. They illustrate such questions as wages, prices and contracts ; and the unending records of poverty are lightened by appeals to be excused from paying rates — quite often successful. As pointed out in the previous volume {see vol. vii, pp. 307 — 309 ; though it should be noted that an extraneous county rate assessment for the payment of militia was made in 1778 ; ibid, pp. 164 — 5), rates for specified Corpora- tion expenditure, levied on householders in the same manner as the poor law rates (for which the position was clarified in 1739 by an Act . . . "for the more easy assessing collecting and levying of County Rates") were not levied in Nottingham until 1794. From that year, the costs of maintaining the gaol and the House of Correction were met from a County Rate — i.e., the County of the Town of Nottingham — a change in Corporation finance, the whole of its expenditure having been met previously by its income from properties and franchises. The necessary procedure was for the gaol authority, i.e., the Corporation, to send a requisition to the Court of Quarter Sessions, which alone could authorise a County Rate, and the Court, in turn, authorised the High (Chief) Constable to make a precept on the parish overseers. For the first time in Nottingham a High Constable was appointed INTRODUCTION IX in 1794, and in addition to his other duties he became paymaster of the County Rate, which is the reason for the existence of the series of High Constable's Accounts .All other Corporation income and expenditure was the province of the Chamberlains. The monopoly of voting by the freemen and freeholders in electing mem- bers of Parliament produced curious results. The Corporation was strongly Whig in politics and pressed the case of Whig candidates in every possible way. Many of the freeholders were subsidised by the county landowners in acquiring their freeholds, and the County was just as strongly Tory. In the result, a competition was created between County and Corporation in the augmentation of their relative political voting strengths. The Corporation had always claimed the right to make freemen by gift, and this was challenged in the case of The King v. Bird, which was decided in favour of the Corpora- tion. From this time the appointment of freemen by gift, particularly in the years 1820 — 1825, was increased to a wide extent — so wide, indeed, that the list of burgesses for the years 1800 — -1835 is too vast to permit the con- tinuance of the usual practice of printing it as an appendix to the published volumes of records. A full list is available for use in the Reference Library, Sherwood Street, Nottingham. The competition in voting strength was at its height in the years 1820-21, as will be seen from the following table of the election of honorarv freemen : — I8I0 . • 17 I8II . • 9 I8I2 . • 13 I8I3 . • 17 I8I4 . • 14 I8I5 . The Cc . 6 )rDor 1816 . • 19 1817 . 1818 . • 17 . 18 1819 . 1820 . 1821 . • 14 . 248 ■ 243 1822 • 91 1823 . 42 1824 • 57 1825 • 55 1826 . 10 1827 • 32 1828 . • 24 1829 . . 42 1830 . • 41 1831 . • 24 1832 . . I 1833 • . 2 The Corporation kept their Whig majority, but only by a small margin, as the election of 1820 showed. The two Whig candidates polled 1891 votes, and the two Tories 1858. The reform of the Free School in 1834 was not accomplished without serious effort ; and it is not easy to see how it had been allowed to fall into such a state of neglect and inefficiency. The Corporation appointed school - wardens, who might be thought to have a duty placed on them to keep the Authority informed on the state of the school generally ; yet, numbers had been allowed to fall ; the two officers — Headmaster and Usher- — had not been on speaking terms for a long while ; the Usher was in the habit of leaving his school duties regularly once a week to carry out another paid appointment ; and, from what transpired when a general enquiry into the affairs of the school was made, it was quite obvious that the personal lives of Master and Usher came first with them, and their school duties a bad second. The Master was become too old to do his work properly ; but, in those days when systems of superannuation did not exist, it is not to be wondered at that he clung tenaciously to his office. After a struggle, he was awarded a retiring pension, and the letters he wrote to the Corporation in support of his claims arc both amusing and pathetic (see pp. 408 — 414)- The new Headmaster, appointed in 1833, initiated several important reforms, X INTRODUCTION and the ordinances adopted on his recommendations foreshadow \Try closely the respective curricula of the Elementary (or Board) schools and the Gram- mar schools of the days of compulsor\' education following the passing of 'the Forster Act in 1870. To turn over the pages of the text of this volume, and glance at the numerous headings to paragraphs and sections, gives the impression of a multiplicity of unrelated detail. To look a little closer is to find that the chronological sequence, when carefully considered, brings out and clarifies the story of the Corporation in action over a period of 35 years. It would be quite possible to write this story as a connected narrative from the material provided, but any such narrative would impose between the material and the narrative the personality of the narrator ; and a dozen wTiters might conceivablv produce a dozen differing narratives. As a source book for historical research, the form of extracts, when full enough — an ideal that has been sought for — is likely to be of greater and more lasting worth than a history in narrative form, however much this might have gained in readability. On the other hand, research workers are inclined to distrust extracts, and would prefer to have documents reproduced in their entirety, though, obviously, the ground covered would be much decreased. Having brought to a close the series of Records of the Corporation under Charter government, the City Corporation will now decide if publication of their archives is to be continued, and if so, whether the form adopted for the series now completed is desirable for the period of elective local government following the epoch-making Municipal Reform Act of 1835. This is a question of policy and the decision lies in the future. Duncan Gr.w. Violet W. Walker. RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM VOL. VIII: 1800-1835 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1800-1 1800. Friday, 7 November Relief for the poor Mr. Thomas Hawksley, Mr. Mellar and Mr. Francis Wakefield appearing at this Hall as a Deputation from a General Meeting of the Inhabitants of this Town held on the sixth of November Instant to consider of the propriety of immediately opening the Soup House and of affording some relief to the Sick Poor at their own Houses and of the best mode of defraying the Ex- pences sustained by the Sale of Flour at the Malt Cross Resolved that this Corporation will subscribe the Sum of ;^50 to the purposes solicited and that the Chamberlains be Directed to advance the same when required. 3560 fo. 14. White Lion gate- Ordered that this Corporation Do subscribe the Sum of £26 5s. towards the projected Improvement by widening the Road at the White Lion Gate way and that the Chamberlains be Directed to advance the same out of the Funds of this Corporation when the same may be requisite. 3560 fo. 14. 1801. Tuesday, 6 January Corn for the poor Ordered on the motion of Mr. John Da\"ison that Mr. John Towde of Brox- towe be made an honorary Burgess of this Corporation for his very exemplary and generous Conduct in supplying the Poor with Corn at a very low Price at this critical and distressing period. 3560 fo. 21. 1801. Tuesday, 3 March Relief of the poor [The Annual Committee report] That it be recommended to the Hall that Directions be given to the Chamberlains to defray all such Loss as may be sustained in the purchase of three Barrells of Herrings procured by the Mayor for the accomodation of the Poor. [Agreed.] 3560 fo. 26. 1801. Tuesday, 24 March Councillors requested to resign Resolved on the motion of Mr. John Davison seconded by Alderman Thomas Oldknow that this Hall taking into their serious Consideration the frequent Interruptions which the publick Business of this Town and Corpora- tion has lately met with arising from the Difficulty of procuring the Atten- dance of a number of the Senior Counsel competent to form a Hall Do Direct 2 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [180I that Mr. Isaac Wylde^ one of the Senior Counsel of this Corporation residing at Bath, Mr. Cox one of the Senior Counsel of this Corporation residing in London and Mr. Henry Green one other of the Senior Counsel of this Corpora- tion residing in the Borough of Southwark be written to by the Town Clerk in the name and by the authority of this Hall to express to them that as their respective places of general residence disabled them from giving their Atten- dance & Counsel in the Hall the Corporation felt themselves under the necessity of requesting that they would forthwith resign their respective Situation in the Body Corporate in order that the same might be filled up with persons resident in the Town who might have it in their power on all occasions to attend the Duties of their Office. 3560 fo. 37-38. Honorary freedom Ordered on the motion of Mr. John Davison that the Freedom of this Town and Corporation be presented to Edward Jones of Ramsdale Farmer for his Exertions for the relief of the Poor of this Town and Neighbourhood during the late critical and Distressing period. 3560 fo. 39. 1801. Thursdav, 25 June High Pavement Ordered that the Chamberlains be authorised to subscribe the Sum of £50 in aid of the Subscription set on foot for the Improvement of the Line of Road from the West End of Saint Mary's Church yard to the South End of Bridle- smith Gate upon the express Condition that no more than the Sum of £100 be taken from the Highway Assessments for the Parish of Saint Mary for that purpose And upon Condition further that the Subscription Fund be charge- able with all such Expences as may attend the Alterations which this plan of Improvement may render necessary in the Footpath upon the Corporation Estate adjoining thereto and affected thereby. 35ho fo. 58-59. 1 801. Tuesday, 28 July Methodist meeting-house [The Annual Committee resolve and report] That it be recommended to the Hall to authorize the Bridgemasters to let to Mr. Lomas a part of Rick's Garden for the Term of Seventy years for the purpose of Building a Methodist Meeting upon at such Terms as they may judge expedient reserving a Rent of at least three pence per S(|uarc yard thereupon. [Agreed.} 3560 fo. ()I. New Beast Market Ordered that Mr. Staveley be authorized to contract in the Name and at the Charge of this Corporation for fencing the Foot Road ne.xt the new Beast Market as recommended by the Annual Committee. - 35()0 fo. ()2. ' Wylde escaped removal till 1808. See p. 73. - "The Beast Market is now held at a place called the Hollows, near the General Hospital." (History of Nottingham. Dunn, 1S07, p. 18.) l8oi] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 3 1801. Friday, 21 August Case of Robert Cox Mr. Robert Cox appears at this Hall in obedience to his Summons and admits that he has a Residence and Habitation for Life upon the Institution of the Charter House London and that upon residing there he has one Room provided to sleep in a Dinner daily and an Annuity of £14 per Annum That he can Depart from London at any Time wiihout [sic] leave of the Master of the Charter House which he will give upon applications for two months from time to time. ^ 3560 fo. 66. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1800-1 The Corporation of Nottingham — General Bill to George Coldham Dr. [extracts] 1800 £ s. d. November 4 Attending Common Hall this Morning when after an hour & upwards a sufficient number of members could not be Ob- tained to form a Hall . . . . . . 6 8 9 Entering up Hall Book being extremely long taking me up the whole day . . . . 11- December 2 Attending at the Guildhall AH this morning endeavouring to form a Hall but could not 13 4 1801 June 19 Writing Answer to Letter from the Chairman of the Committee at Llovds informing him that the Mayor had Opened Sub- scription for the relief of the Widows &c of the killed and wounded off Copenhagen 3 6 1822 A, I, 45. 1 80 1. October 12 Mr Stavely to Joseph Dodd Lamplighter Dr . . . s. d. to nine flamboyes and thirteen fatpans at Six pence Each .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Olio Eightythree Lamps at two pence Each for the ex- change ^ .. .. .. .. .. .. [sic] 13 10 o /i 4 10 1822 A, I, 47. I 801. October 12 Mr Stavely debtor to Joseph Bowler £ s. d. to 6 Bengali Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 060 1 The question was adjourned. 2 The French Revolutionary War ended in a brief interval of peace, October, 1801 — May, 1803. RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM "180I 2 dz. Roman Candles I dz. of Jerbs . . 4 mines 3 dz of Crackers 4 dz of Serpents 6 Rockets I doz roman Candles I Bengal Light 3 doz rockets . . 3 Jerbs 4 Bengal Lights also Gros (?) Serpents 3 Roman Candles I 4 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 0 4 6 0 8 0 0 4 0 0 12 0 0 2 0 I 7 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 2 o 1822 A, J, 50, i-ii. The Chamberlains ... To Geo. Walker. 1801 To Sundry paving as below [extract] £ s. d. 3 days Geo Walker (all[owan]ce included) Paving where the Hen Cross stood and Also repairing in Smithy Row 116 1822 A, I, 57, i. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1800-1 1800. October 23 Chapel in St. Mary's Gate It is now certified to his Majesty's Justices of the Peace at this Session by William Smith and Edward Chatteris Gentlemen Inhabitants of the said Town on behalf of themselves and the rest of the Congregation of Protestants to which they belong . . . That the IVIessuage Erection Tenement or Building hereinafter mentioned and described is designed to be used for a place of Religious worship . . . And thereupon the same is now entered and regis- tered in these words (to wit) A certain Messuage Erection Tenement or Building lately erected and built and situate and being in or near to a certain Street or place in the said Town of Nottingham commonly called Marygate and on the west side of the said Street and is now intended and designed to l800] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 5 be set apart and used as and for a Place of Religious worship for his Majesty's Protestant Subjects dissenting from the Church of England . . . i 355 fo. 346. 1800. December 9 Printing presses and types To the Clerk of the Peace for the Town of Nottingham. I John Plumbe, of the Town, of the County of the Town of Nottingham, do declare, I have one Printing Press and Types, which I purpose using for Printing, on the Long Row, in the Parish of St. Mary's . . . and which I re- quire you to enter for that purpose, in pursuance of an Act passed in the Thirty-ninth year of the Reign of his Majesty George the Third, entitled an Act for the more effectual suppression of Societies, established for Seditious and Treasonable Purposes — and for better preventing Treasonable and Seditious Practices. Witness my hand this Ninth Signed in the Presence of 1 Day of December, 1800. H.K.White. 2 J John Plumbe. 193 B, 6. 1801. January 15 Theatre licence This Court being now moved bv Mr. Charles Twells on the behalf of Mr. James Robinson ^ that a Licence be granted to him to perform Plays Inter- 1 The Independent Chapel, which was turned into a forge in 1861 (Datebook). The General Baptists' Chapel, Plumptre Place, Stoney Street, was registered on the same day, on the application of Robert Smith, William Whittle, Thomas Radford and James Smith. Other registrations recorded are : 1801, March 2 : Calvinist, Halifax Lane (south-west end). 1802, April 29 : General Baptist, Poynton Street. 1804, April 12 : General Baptist, Dot's Yard, Greyfriar Gate (a tenement over a framesmith's shop). 1805, April 25 : Independent, Tyler Street. 1805, July 18 : Bethell Chapel, Bottle Lane (north side) ; and Particular Baptist, Bridlesmith Gate. 1816, April 25 : Salem, Rice Place, Barker Gate. 1817, October 29 : Independent, Hounds Gate. 1818, April 6 : Independent, Barker Gate. 1828, January 16 : Roman Catholic, George Street. 1828, July 16 : Particular Baptist, Independent Hill. 2 Henry Kirke White, the poet, was apprenticed to Messrs. Coldham and Enfield, attorneys, in 1799, and George Coldham was at that time Town Clerk and Clerk of the Peace. Plumbe's press was registered at the Sessions held on January 15, 1801, to- gether with the press of Jonathan Dunn and William Biggs. Other registrations recorded are : 1802, October 7 : Wilham Harrod and William Turner. 1803, April 21 : Joseph Wortley, Bilby's Yard, Bridlesmith Gate (original application, 195C, 6). 1808, October 6 : Hercules Barnett. 1809, October 27 : Ralph Dowson and Richard Allen, Barker Gate (original signed application, 220 : 95). 1810, February 5 : Edward Hodson. 1817, April 17 : Charles and Richard Sutton (4 presses). 1817, October 28 : Robert Goodacre, of Standard Hill, and Thomas Wheelhouse. 1823, October 16 : Henry Wild, Hounds Gate ; John Watterson, Rose Yard. 1826, October 19 : Mr. Wortley. 1827, October 17 : Thos. Kirk. 1828, April 16 : R. S. Maples. 1829, July 15 : Saml. Bennett. 1829, October 21 : John Fern Franks ; Mary Ordoyno. See also p. 421. 3 An error for Robertson, grandfather of Madge Robertson (Dame Madge Kendal) and T. W. Robertson, dramatist, author of Caste, etc. According to an advertisement in the Nottingham Journal, April 4, the season opened on ^Monday, April 6, with Sheri- dan's Pizavro and The Critic, and closed on Friday, June 26, with "the new comedy of the Poor Gentleman, and the celebrated pantomime of Don Juan, being for Mr. & Mrs. Robertson's benefit ; which produced the largest receipt during the season ; upwards of 7H"- RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [180I ludes Operas &c at the Theatre in the Town of Nottingham for the space and Term of Sixt\- nights from the fourteenth day of April next this Court Doth now grant such Licence to commence on the said fourteenth Day of April next and give him leave to perform Plays Interludes Operas &c sixty nights from thence accordingly. 355 fo. 355-356. 1801. February 2 Friendly society of females The Articles of the Friendly Societ}- of Females held at the House of John Seymour known by the Sign of the Seven Starrs in Cartergate ... is now enrolled amongst the Records of this Session . . . 355 fo. 359. 1 801. March 2 Freemasonry The List of the names of the Members belonging to the Lodge of Free- masons No. 260 held at the Ram Inn in the said Town is now filed amongst the Records of this Sessions . . . ^ 355 fo. 360. 1 80 1. Ma\- 12 Census returns An Account of the Population of the parish of Saint Mary in the Town of Nottingham . rs >. >» !U -*-' «w 1^ 0 0 0 S c a. '"C C C t - rt ":: r- 0 t« rt 3 0 >'3 >,g.y g-u — • -0 c li pq 3 r-. £ c 1-^ ■J f2 3875 5312 82 10895 I1759 22654 156 9506 12992 22654 . . . Remarks in Answer to inquiries made by the Magistrates in relation to the first Question — We declare that the above return contains a true Account of the Inhabited and Uninhabited Houses within the parish of Saint Mary in the Town of Nottingham (Excepting the County Gaol or prison which we understand belongs to and is part of the County of Nottingham and not a part of the County of the Town of Nottingham — 1 This entry is repeated on April 16 (fo. 367). regi.ster for apostasy on i June, 1803. The Lodge was erased from the i8oi] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM In Answer to the Second Question — We do also testif}- and declare that in taking an Account of the Number of persons resident in the said parish we have not Enumerated the persons actually serving in the army or Xavy but we have numbered the Wives and Children of the person so in actual Service — Is Huntington Xd. with the return sent to the John Wainwright Secretary of State May 12th 1801 Stephen Brooks Fras. Wright Thomas Canner. & Walter Ellis An Account of the Population of the Parish of Saint Peter . T. >. >.o -.-t ^ 0 0 3 a _^ x C 0 ■r. %t S-h C V 'A 0 0 1 ■r. - li ■- 'u 'J ^ other pers( )mprizcd ii receding cl ■^ .'^ li^ 3 C »*" ^ r^ £■ ■J-. u <-^ 485 581 9 1249 1483 2732 88 672 1972 732 [Certified bv John Toplis, overseer.] An Account of the Population of the Parish of Saint Nicholas 0 .^ ^_ >. v: - 5 X. 0) ■p. r. ^ ■5 1 0 ■T. 3 ^^ "X, /5 3 5 i|? c S 1 0 ~ ii ■J-. >, y ■r. _y ai =^?i >>'3 h i2 ^ " — 'J 0 1 ,0 0 chiefl Man !andi ^ ^ 5 I n! ^" rt 0 J- — : "r" 0 r; ^ - 0 c 2 Ti "- :: C c •::; _ == 0- L-. -0 ^0 ^0 __ < S 605 800 7 1556 1859 3415 23 1516 1876 3415 . . . We do declare that the above return contains a true Account of the In- habited and Unhabited Houses within the Parish of St. Nicholas in the Town of Nottingham (Excepting the Castle and Brewhouse yard which we 8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [180I understand is extraparochial and is no part of the County of the Town of Nottingham . . . George Daft. Willm. Price 1801. August 20 193 D: 52. The First census Ordered that the Receiver General of the Land Tax for the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham do forthwith pay out of any money in his hands as such Receiver General unto the Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Saint Mary in the said Town the sum of nineteen pounds eleven shillings and six pence being a Compensation for the trouble and expence which the said Overseers of the Poor have necessarily incurred in the execution of the Act of Parliament passed in the forty first year of the Reign of his present Majesty entitled "An Act for taking an account of the population of Great Britain and the increase or diminution thereof". 355 fo. 390-391- BOROUGH COURT RECORDS : 1 800-1 1801. August 27 [Bail bond of Frances Byron of Nottingham, widow, to answer to a bill of John Renshaw for ;^I40 of debt ; signed "F Byron". ^] 6395. V. CORN RIOTS : TOWN CLERK'S CORRESPONDENCE : 1 800-1 1801. January 10 Sir, — I received your letter of the 8th Inst, on the subject of my former application to you regarding the Expences incurred in the Riots in Septr. last. You inform me in consequence that Mr. Sherbrooke thought the sub- ject matter of my letter ought to be submitted to the consideration of a Grand Jury of the County. The Magestrates for the County of Nottingham having declined a personal conference with the Mayor and Aldermen on the subject I am directed by the latter to transmit you the inclosed accot. which they beg you will have the goodness to lay before the former — and the Magestrates for the Town will feel themselves obliged, after the Sessions, if you will have the goodness to communicate to me the determination of the Bench in relation thereto — In regard your allusion to a former applicatn. to me relating to the removal of Vagrants I will thank you to repeat the questions you wish to be resolved in writing for it has escaped my recollection and I will endeavour to give you an answer to it in the course of the next Week. I am Sir Your very obedt. Servt. Nottm. Jany. loth 1801. Town Clerk. 2 1 Frances, widow of the Hon. George Byron (brother of the 5th Baron), is supposed to have inspired the poet Byron's verses, "There was an old lady who lived on Swine Green". 2 Unsigned ; letter and account are a fair copy. Probably addressed to the Clerk of the Peace for the County. C/. Vol. VII, pp. 394-404. i8oi] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM An Account of Expences claimed of the Magestrates of the Town of Nottingham on Accot. of the late Riots in the Town of Notting- ham and the County thereof adjacent in the County of Nottingham in the Month of September 1800 and still remaining unpaid- Amount of Bills delivered in Bills already paid by the Town and which the Town Magestrates think to be properly chargeable to its acct. Deduct Infantry's Pay 683 18 4 69 6 - 414 12 41 The Town to pay witht. any claim upon the County Amount of Colonel Smith's Bills for Nottm Volunteer Infantry Bill from Burbage . . Two Bills from the Spread Eagle Bunny Troop Holme pierrepont Troop Expences Add already paid 449 2 i^ Bills to be submitted to the County for them to pay in con- junctn. with the Town Bills deld. in by Captn. Wright for the Nottm. Yeomanry which were employed for 2 whole days in the County . . Bills for the Oxford Blues which assisted the County Mages- trates and were employed by them in the Co. whenever called upon ' . . 483 18 4 200 - 683 18 4 79 10 9 29 2 4 71 7 3* 69 I 8 249 2 I* 1 200 — — [sic] 51 2 5| 114 6 10 165 9 3i 3990. I. 35- MICKLETORN JURY PAPERS : 1800-1 1801. June 29 Case of the Corporation for the opinion of Mr. Balguy [Extract.] . . , The manner in which these Mickletorn Presentments have been made up and returned has been before stated — It is stated in the - prefixed to these Presentments that they are proceedings Before the Mayor 1 This is intended to include deduction of the ;{200 given above. ^ Blank in MS. 10 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [180I as chief Lord of the Manor but in fact and in truth the Mayor has never presided over the Jury nor has any Law Officer attended on behalf of the Lords of the Manor — No Books of Entry or Court Rolls have ever been kept and the only documents to support or evince by Evidence the Jurisdiction assumed by the Jury must arise from the proof of the Swearing in the Jury at the Sessions and the presentments in consequence. Upon looking into the books it should seem that the subject matter of the Jurisdiction of a Court Baron and a Court Leet are distinct — The former appears to be neces- sarily connected with a Manor and its Jurisdiction seems soleh' relating to its Customs the Rights of the Lord his Tenants and the Resciants within the Manor — The latter it should appear may have existence either connected with the Manor and the Lord of it or independant of them and it or by particular custom may be and frequently is annexed to the Manorial Juris- diction. Where it is so annexed the Lord and his Steward are equally as in the Court Baron the Judges in this Court and it has Jurisdiction over all Nuisances and Annoyances committed in the Manor. In the Court Baron the Lord or his Steward presides and the Homage present all Offences against the customs of the Manor the rights of the Lord or his Tenants or the Res- ciants of the Manor. In the Court Leet the Lord or his Steward presides the Leet Jury present to them all Offences over which they have Jurisdic- tion. Mr. Balguy will see from the foregoing Extracts from the Present- ments of the Mickletorn Jury what has been the nature of the Jurisdiction which that Jury has exercised and he will perceive that it has taken upon itself to exercise Jurisdiction over Subjects peculiarly belonging to a Court Baron namely the rights of the Lords over the Waste as well as over other subjects in which a Court Baron has no power but which exclusively belong to the Jurisdiction of a Court Leet namely nuisances and annoyances com- mitted in the Manor which is totally unconnected with any custom existing in the Manor entirely separate from any right of the Lord his Tenants or any Resciants in the Manor. Under all these circumstances doubts had occurred respectg. the regularity of the present proceedings. It will be adviseable if it can be done without hazarding the good that arises from the present exercise of it to reduce this valuable Jurisdiction to a more orderly and legal method and if practicable the most direct means to attain this end seems to be for the Corporation to appoint a Steward of the Manor to precisde [sic] for them in this Court Leet and Court Baron and to direct that regular Court Books should be kept that the Jurisdiction of the Court Baron should be separated from the Court Leet and that the Fines inflicted in both should be levied by the Warrant of the Steward of both Courts. The present Mayor of Nottingham has directed this Statement of facts to be laid before you in order to obtain your opinion Whether under the circumstances stated you apprehend that it is in the power of the Corporation to appoint any Person Steward of the Manor of Nottingham with a power of holding a Court Baron and Court Leet and to levy the Fines afiixed by the Homage or Leet Jury of such Courts respec- tively by his Warrant Whether in such case it would be adviseable to separate the Court Baron from the Court Leet and to swear in a Homage for the one and a Leet Jury l80l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM II for the other and to enter their proceedings in the Books to be provided for that purpose as regular Records of the Manor from henceforth and in case you should advise the appointment of a Steward you will please further to advise how and where and when such Courts should be held the manner in which the Homage or Jury of each such Court should be sworn in and what are the nature of the Presentments you would advise each of them to make. [The following is in the writing of J . Balguy.] A Court Baron is incident to any Manor — -The Mayor & Burgesses of Nottingham b}- Charter or Prescription or both have a Court Leet. There is therefore I think no doubt but both Courts may be legally held. These Courts have been usually held within a month after Easter, & a month after Michaelmas : & these are the proper Sessions for holding the Court Leet, where the Charter or Prescription do not direct otherwise. Within these Periods therefore I think they should continue to be holden. When the Right to hold the Courts is stated to exist, the Power to appoint the proper officers of the Courts is a necessary Incident to the Right, & amongst those officers the Steward is the chief. I am of opinion therefore the Mayor & Burgesses may appoint a Steward of their Courts Baron & Leet. These Courts may be assembled on one & the same day, & it is very usual in Prac- tice for them to be so. Their jurisdictions & their Proceedings being distinct, I think the Court Rolls which are the Records & Evidence of them should be also kept distinct. The Steward is the Judge in the Court Leet — The Freeholders in the Court Baron — & their jurisdictions are respectively to prevent & punish, chiefly, Irregularities & disorders within the Manor of a civil or criminal Nature. I do not mean particularly to define the jurisdic- tion of either : or the particular method of holding the Courts. When the Right to hold the Courts is establish 'd the proceedings are very familiar to Gentlemen in Practice and I cannot think the Irregularities which have pre- vail'd, & which continue to prevail in the proceedings of these Courts can prevent the Corporations making the propos'd Change — So far from it, I think it a measure of general benefit, & I think it my Duty to give it my Approbation. J. Balguy Duffield June 29th 1801. 3255, i- MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1801-2 1801. Monday, 30 November Isaac Wylde's explanation Mr. Isaac Wylde now appears in his place as a Member of this Corporation and admits the propriety and Legality of the proceedings instituted against him for removing him from his Office of Senior Counsel and requests as a personal Indulgence to him that all further proceedings therein may be stayed. Mr. Wylde undertakes if the Hall will so far indulge him that he wiU at his own Expence by a Journey from Bath if that should be requisite attend anj^ Hall at which his presence may be wished or required on a pre- 12 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8o2 vious Summons of four Days to be sent to him at Bath and also that within two years from this Time he will resign his Office or come bona fide to reside in the Town Wliereupon this Hall in consequence of this Explanation and Undertaking so voluntarily made and given on the part of Mr. Isaac Wylde do agree to suspend all proceedings for the present in respect of his occasional Residence at Bath. Resolved that the Town Clerk be Directed to communicate to Mr. Robert Cox the above Resolution relating to Mr. Isaac Wylde and to inform Mr. Cox that the Corporation (if he should be Desirous of entering into a similar Explanation and Engagement) will be willing to suspend all further pro- ceedings . . . 3561 fo. 15-16. Paving of Trent Close Mr Edward Staveley the Surveyor of this Corporation having reported to this Hall that he had examined the Banks of the Trent Close ^ and was of Opinion that one Hundred and twenty four yards in length of the said Close should be immediately secured by flagging with Stone and that it would take 150 Tons of Stone at 5s/6d p ton Delivered amounting to £41 5s to make good the same Ordered that Mr Staveley be. authorized to do such flagging at the Expence of this Corporation if it cannot be procured to be done by the Trent Canal Company but that Mr Hooton Mr Staveley and Mr Coldham be appointed by this Hall to complain to the Trent Canal Company on this sub- ject in the Name of this Corporation and also of the Damage sustained and sustaining by reason of the Wear next the Trent Bridge, that they do attend the Company at their next Committee or General Meeting or both at Notting- ham, and take any previous Steps they may judge advisable or necessary to obtain redress & particularly that they do request Mr. Thomas Walker to take a view of the \^'ear and the Damages done thereby to the Estate of this Corporation. 3561 fo. 17. Mayor's salary Mr. Fellows in pursuance of Notice at the last Common Hall now moved this Meeting that the Sum of £20 per annum be added to the present Salary- - allowed to a Mayor of Nottingham for Defraying the Expences of his Mayoral- ty It was thereupon being put to the Vote & resolved in the Affirmative by a Majority of Votes Seven voting for the Motion five against it & 5 Votes being suspended. 3561 fo. 17. 1802. Friday, 15 January Appointment of a Steward of the manor The Question being agitated by this Hall whether it be expedient for the Corporation to appoint a Steward of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham of the Courts Baron & Courts Leet incident to the said Manor and the same being put to the Vote . . . is carried in the Affirmative by a Majoritv of Votes . . . 1 Nether Trent Close. l802] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I3 Resolved that Mr. Coldham Town Clerk be appointed Steward of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham and of the Courts Baron and Courts Leet of and belonging to the same Manor during their will and pleasure and he be authorized and required to prepare a Power of Attorney appointing him in legal form to that Ofhce to which any two of the Aldermen are Deputed and empowered to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation in the Name and by the Authority of this Common Hall. Resolved that all Salary or other Satisfaction to be made to such Steward on Account of the Trouble he may have in the Discharge of the Duties of his Office be payable and paid out of the Money received from the Presentments of the Jury belonging to the Courts Leet or Courts Baron incident to the said Manor. 3561 fo. 19-20. 1802. Wednesday, 10 February Corporation estates Ordered that Mr Bailey be applied to in the Name of this Corporation to furnish for their use a Plan & Survey of all the Land in the Lordship of Nottingham belonging to them either as Chamber Bridge or School Land . . . 3561 fo. 28. 1802. Monday, 26 April Sir Thomas White s loan fund : report Mr. Alderman Worthington (Deceased) Mr. HoUins and Mr. Summers were at a Hall held on the 28th. of Januar}- 1800 appointed a Committee to investigate from the time of the Trust relating to Sir Thomas Whites Loan Money first devolving on the Corporation, to the present period, what Sums of Money have been expended or Charges incurred by them, on account of the said Trust, which ought to be charged to the Credit thereof over and above the Sums of jMoney placed to the Credit of the Corporation in the Accounts annexed to the former Reports made on this subject by Messrs. Rawson & Davison. After very considerable research into the Hall Books and various docu- ments & papers relating to this subject in the possession of this Corporation made by this Committee aided by Mr. Coldham the Town Clerk they have been enabled to present for the Information of the Hall the several Accounts annexed to this Report marked No. i. 2, 3. 4. 5. 6, 7. 8, 9. & the General Statement marked 10 which they trust will occasion a material variation in the Account of the Trust as exhibited by Messrs. Rawson & Davison in their Account the Examination of which was confided to your Committee. Your Committee have discovered something that requires Correction on the Debit side, and many omissions on the Credit side of the Account alluded to ; yet considering it as an Attempt to make out an Account Current as a distance of near two Hundred years of every minute receipt and expenditure relating to this Charity, the extreme accuracy of the Debtor side is worthy of considerable approbation ; and the Credit side (when viewed in connexion with the principles upon which the whole Statement is pro- fessed to be framed) is by no means to be condemned for Innacuracy. That 14 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8o2 Account was made out upon the principle on the Debit side of it, of charging the Corporation with every Sum of Money which there was positive proof they had received from Coventry, or which from the correlative Evidence of the other Corporations it could be fairly inferred had come to their Hands. This kind of Evidence being admitted for the purpose of encreasing the weight of responsibility attached to the Corporation your Committee have no possible reason to doubt but that every Shilling which the Corporation have received on Account of this Charity was charged to the Debit side of the Account alluded to from the first receipt in 1608 to the present moment sub- ject only to the Doubts expressed by Messrs. Rawson & Davison in their Remarks on the Debit side of their Account. Messrs. Rawson & Davison indeed seem to have imagined that other Sums had been received and not placed to the Debit of the Corporation particularly a Sum of ;^40 in 1701. & a Sum of £212 15s. 6d. in 1726. With regard to these Sums your Committee have been very anxious to examine the Grounds upon which Messrs. Rawson & Davison conjecture they have been received but as upon an Investigation of the Hall Books no kind of proof of its receipt can be traced, they think those Sums have been very properly omitted to be charged to the Debit of the Corporation. With respect to the mutilated Entrj/ in 1726 there is great reason to Doubt whether it does not refer to the Sum before received by Alderman Trigg. If it does not it expresses no Sum as received and whether received or No your Committee are convinced that the Deficiency in the Corporation Records of that period is infinitely more injurious to the Corporation Interest in this Concern than advantageous to it. At this time it is unquestionable that very large Sums of money must have been paid for Costs incurred in these Causes which lasted for upwards of thirty years and could not have been attended with an expence to the amount of less than £1000. Owing to the Deficiency in the Records we have no evidence from which to charge the Corporation with the Amount of these Expences, altho' sufticient appears to convince your Committee that they are severe Sufferers on this account. The Sums disbursed by the Corporation on account of this Trust com- mencing in ibo8, being for the first time in 1799 (a distance of nearly two Hundred years to be raked up from mutilated Hall Books numbers of whicli are entirely missing and burnt, others defaced, being partly consumed by fire and other Documents as ancient but infinitely more defective in order to be marshalled against this Account — it is easy to forsee that the Interest of the Corporation must suffer in full proportion to the Antiquity and Defi- ciency of the Documents unless fair Inferences from facts well ascertained are permitted to supply the absence of Accounts and precise Sums which it is now impossible to produce. Several Observations occur to your Committee on the Account annexed to the former Report on this subject but for the sake of avoiding confusion, your Committee in their general Statement, have Debited themselves with the Balance drawn in the former Accovnit ; and have confined themselves to the Discovery of Settoff's against this Balance. Your Committee have Divided the Sums in respect of which they contend the Corporation ought to receive Credit against the Balance in the former l802] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I5 Account into Accounts marked No. i. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. & 9. They have thought proper to subjoin such Remarks as appear to them necessary to the understanding of each of the Accounts annexed. The first Account arises out of various facts opposed to the Assertion con- tained in the first Article of Messrs. Rawson & Davisons Account which is as follows 1691 To Value in Hand as appears by an Entry in the Septr. 23rd Hall Book of this Date being 68 Bonds at ;;(^io each & which exactly correspond with the Statement in the printed Book page 171. Hence it appears manifest that no Money has been lost by failure or otherwise or any expence on the receipt acrued to £ this Time. 680 The Order of Hall alluded to in the above Account is as follows — Memorandum — The Coventry Bonds being this Day told over there are Three score & eight of them now in the Box at this House which is the full Number & makes up the full Sum of all the Money the Corporation have re- ceived from Coventry by virtue of Sir Thomas Whites Will. Your Committee are of Opinion that this Entry by no means warrants the Conclusion drawn from it by Messrs. Rawson & Davison in the Account an- nexed to the former Report ; inasmuch as it no where asserts that these Bonds were of the Value of £b8o or that none of the principals or Sureties in any such Bonds had failed but only that the full Number that should have been received from Coventry were then in the Box which ascertains the fact that none of the Bonds had been received and were appropriated to other purposes but is perfectly reconcileable to the Idea of there being Bonds in the Box the Principals or Sureties in which might have failed and so the Bonds have become of no Value but as a Document to exonerate the Corpora- tion from the Sum contained in it. Your Committee do deny that it is manifest from this Entry that no Money had been lost by failure or otherwise on any of those Bonds. It is extremely unlikely that from 1608 to 1691 (a period of upwards of eighty years) no loss should have acrued upon those Bonds, and in order to speak more authoritatively on the subject, Mr. Coldham has searched the Hall Books very carefully during this period & it appears that in 1668 £3 was lost on the Bond of one Pye & in upwards of 20 different Instances various Bonds were ordered to be put in Suit against Principals or Sureties or both of them. Still less does it appear manifest from this Entry that no expence had been incurred on account of this Trust. It appears clearly that such expences if incurred were never deducted from the Sums of Money received by the Cor- poration because no Account had been then stated by the Corporation in referrence to this Trust nor had any general Account there of been ever stated except that of Messrs. Rawson & Davison and therefore all expences incurred up to that period remain at this moment to be placed to their Credit in the present Account. That expences were incurred during this period we can prove by Entries in the Hall Books, by which it will appear that from 1608 the first origin of this Trust it was the practice of the Corpora- tion to seal a Bond to the Corporation of Coventry for the faithful perfor- l6 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l802 mance of their Trust & also a Letter of Attorney empowering some one to receive the Money. Every five years therefore it is to be inferred that they put themselves to the Charge of these Instruments & of some person from their own body to go to Coventry to receive the Money. It also appears by several Entries during this period that these Bonds were put in Suit & con- sequently that Expences were incurred upon them. It appears by the fore- going Accounts & by some Entries in the Hall Book and particularly by an Entry of the loth. July 1689. that it was the practice of that Day to charge these expences to the Account of the Corporation & it is equally clear that the Corporation could never have received any Credit for them in any Account with the Trust untill the present moment. It further appears to your Committee that no Expences of receiving the money from Coventry is placed to the Credit of the Corporation untill the year 1713. At that time Messrs. Rawson & Davison give Credit for £() as the amount of such Expences every time the money was fetched. From these Data your Committee have made out the Accounts No. i. 2 & 3 of the Losses sustained & the expences incurred by the Corporation from the year 1608 to the year 1713 the year in which they first received Credit for any expences in the Accounts before referred to. Thus far the Accounts presented by your Committee arise prior to the Commencement of the period of time involved in Messrs. Rawson & Davison's Account & Report & therefore are entirely independent of it. After having with considerable labour searched the few Documents which can be found prior to the commencement of that Account your Committee have thought it their Duty to examine every Item thereof and they have several Alterations & many Additions to make to it which will very naturally divide themselves into the different Heads of Errors and Omissions. The Errors will appear in Accounts No. 4 & 5. No. 4 contains the Errors on the Debtor side of the Account & No. 5 the Errors on the Credit side there of. The Omissions on the Credit side of the Account will appear in the papers marked No. 6. 7. 8. & 9. Your Committee conceive that the Account No. 4 will explain itself & carry conviction to every mind that considers the principles upon which the Sums there in named are struck out of the Debtor side of Messrs. Rawson & Davisons Account. No. 5 is founded upon an official Document in the possession of the Com- mittee. We proceed then to remark upon the Accounts marked No. 6. 7. 8 & 9 all of which are in point of Date subsequent to the commencement of Messrs. Rawson & Davison's Account & consist entirely of Sums which your Com- mittee presume the Corporation will think ought to be placed on the Credit side of that Account. The Accounts No. 6 & 7 your Committee lay before the Corporation with perfect confidence without comment or explanation, the Items they com- prehend as Omissions being founded upon unquestionable documents or derived from various inferences arising out of indisputable facts. The further Accounts No. 8 & 9 are certainly the fair objects of remark & investigation the amount of the Sums there in claimed on the part of the l802] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I7 Corporation being wholly derived from Estimation from certain premises from which your Committee conceive themselves warranted in taking Credit for the Sums contained in those Accounts. In the course of this Investigation 5^our Committee have searched the Hall Books from the year 1608 up to the present time (a period of near two hun- dred years) and it appears from hence that the Town Clerks of the Corpora- tion for the time being have always acted in relation to this Charity as if they had been Clerks to those who had the Superintendance of that part of the Money devoted to the benefit of the Inhabitants of Nottingham as well as in the Execution of those Duties which are now specially committed to the Bond Committee. In this Character the Town Clerk for the time being has attended all Meetings for the distribution of the money — been the Instru- ment of conveying all written Notices for calling in or requiring new Sureties in respect there of & acted as Solicitor for the Trustees in relation to all Bonds put in Suit or which in any way have become the subject of legal measures. At this distance of time it is impossible to rake up those Accounts ; but it is in proof that from the beginning of the Charity such Expences have been incurred and defrayed by the Corporation & never brought to Account against the Trust. In order that some Idea may be formed of the Amount of these Expences at a very early period in the History of this Charity your Committee subjoin the following Extracts from the Hall Books in 1740 — - 30th April 1740. This Day Mr. Richard Smith gave in his Account for the Money received by him on several Coventry Bonds delivered out to him to collect the 15th. July 1737 — which amounted to £112. £100 being paid by him to the Chamberlains there remains in his Hands £12 which is ordered to be paid by him to the Chamberlains — And It is also ordered that he be paid his Bill of Law Charges of £10. los. and that Mr. Mayor give his Order for that purpose and the said Mr. Smith then produced the Entry in the said Lease Book of the other of the said Bonds which has been so delivered to him & Delivered the remainder of them into the Hall. Your Committee have therefore formed an Estimate of these Expences & after the fullest consideration of the subject submit that the amount of them from the year 1691 to the Institution of the Bond Committee in 1797 a period of one Hundred & six years cannot be estimated at less than the following Sums annually vizt — The Sum of £1 . i for the first 40 years there of the Sum of £1. IIS. 6d. for the second forty years. For the last 26 years thereof £2. 2. per Annum and from these premises your Committee have directed the Account No. 8 to be framed The last Account No. 9 is founded upon the expences incurred by the Corporation in Meetings held for the purpose of Distributing this Money. In 1713 the number of Bonds amounted to upwards of 120 forming an object considering the difference in the value of money then & at the present time approaching very nearly in Interest to that excited by the present magnitude of the Trust. There is no doubt but that the distribution of them then engaged the Attention of the Hall at least annually. It has always been the Custom of the Hall to distribute the Bonds at a full Meeting of every Member of the Common Hall which meeting was held previous to the Common Hall which allotted them. At this meeting it has l8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l802 been usual to provide a Supper & refreshment at the expence of the Corpora- tion which ought most evidently to be charged to the account of the Charity. Of late years this expence has amounted to at least £3 at each ^Meeting. These Meetings have been always annual & have been sometimes more than one in number within the year. From these premises your Committee have formed what appears to them a fair & moderate Estimate of the expences incurred at these Meetings and charged them as Disbursements which have been made bv the Corporation on account of this Trust They have conceived that due regard ought to be had to the probable extent to which at different periods these expences might amount and have framed the Account now submitted to the Corporation according to their opinion on this subject For the first 40 years commencing at i6gi your Committee think this might annually amount to ios/6d. For the next period of 20 years to /i. i. annually. For the third period of 20 years to £1. 11. 6 annually and for the 4th. period of 26 years to the Sum of £2. 2. annually ... 1 This Common Hall having examined & considered the Report and the several Accounts accompanying the same now presented to them by ^Messrs. Hollins & Summers and entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall It is thereupon Resolved that it appears to this Meeting that a Balance of £192. los. yd. is justly due from the Trust relating to Sir Thomas White's Loan Money to this Corporation which Balance this Hall do unimously [sic] agree to forego upon Condition that the said Fund be held responsible cS: chargeable with all expences which this Corporation have have [sic] incurred from the first Institution of a Committee of Inquiry to the present period & particularly all expences incurred by Messrs. Rawson & Davison or Messrs. Worthington Hollins & Summers in relation there to or by the Cor- poration in & about the Allotment calling in or requiring fresh Securities on account of outstanding Bonds over & above the Expences attending the Bond Committee from its first appointment as sanctioned by former Orders of Hall on this subject and that in future the Trust be held responsible for all similar Expences which may be incurred from this Time. 3561 fo. 33-52. Proposed Fever Hospital Ordered that the Chamberlains be authorized and directed to subscribe the Sum of £10. 10. in the name of this Corporation to a benevolent Fund solicited instead of a General Illumination on the arrival of the Ratification of the late General Peace and to be Devoted to the Assistance of the sick Poor either by relieving them at their own Homes or by applying the same to the purpose of erecting a Fever House an Institution much wanted in the Town. 3561 fo. 56. 1802. Thursday, 24 June [Address to the King on the late happy restoration of peace.] 3561 fo. (.2-64. 1 The accounts are not included here, as they were printed, almost in full, in the Report of the Charity Commissioners, in 1839. l802] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I9 1802. Thursday, 15 July Freedom for Member of Parliament Resolved unanimously that Joseph Birch Esquire be made and sworn in an Honorary Burgess of this Corporation it being hereby nevertheless ex- pressly Declared that this Resolution (passed in compliment to Mr. Birch in consequence of his having been yesterday chosen a Representative in Parliament for the Town) is not in future to be Drawn into precedent in opposition to the ordinary course of making Burgesses. 3561 fo. 66. Reasons for refusal of freedom Memorandum at the proceeding ^ Hall the following Persons were refused being made Burgesses for the reasons Stated below. Thomas Glaskin refused not having Boarded or Lodged in his Masters House during the Term of his Apprenticeship. Thomas Ash Fwk. claiming as B.B. because born a year before his Father was made Burgess . . . Richard Cullen's Claim postponed on account of his having been refused on a former application. Thomas Elnor claiming as B.B. refused on account of his not having been bom in Nottingham. John Bywater Fwk. claiming as B.B. refused because it appeared that he was Born at Sneinton. Benjamin Dunn claiming as B.B. refused because it appeared most probable that he was bom at Bees ton. Joseph Bennett claiming by Servitude refused because he had not served the whole Term of his Apprenticeship. W'illm. Smith refused because he served part of the Term of his Appren- ticeship in the Army instead of with his Master. John Lilty Carpenter refused as B.B. because born at Newark & he served only five years as an Apprentice. John Berkin claiming as B.B. refused because born at Bulwell he never having served anv Apprenticeship. 3561 fo. 68. 1802. Thursday, 16 September Burgess parts Ordered that publick Notice be given by the Town Clerk in the name and by the authority of this Common Hall by Advertizement in the Nottingham Journal that the Burgess parts of all such Persons who after such parts have been assigned to them shall have ceased to reside in the Town will be con- sidered as vacant and as such will be reallotted at the first Common Hall which shall be held in the ensuing Mayoralty. And in future all Burgess parts forfeited by the Non residence of the possessor will be reallotted immediately after the Forfeiture thereof as if the same had been vacated by Death. 3561 fo. 97. 1 This entry is added after the entry of the minutes for July 15th, 1802. There are many refusals for similar reasons about this period. 13 4 13 4 13 4 I, ( 65- 20 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8o2 CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1801-2 1802. September 20 Mr. Chamberlain Hickling Pray pay Alderman J Lowe Six Guineas Chaise -hire & Expences coming from Manchester in Order to make a Hall on the 15th July 1802 . . . John Davison Mayor. 1823 A, I, 36. The Corporation ... To Geo. Coldham Dr. 1 80 1 [Extracts] £ s. d. November zy Attending the whole of this Evening examining and correcting the Rentals . . 28 The like 29 Attending the greatest part of this day being Sunday caling over Rentals with Mr. Staveley 1823 CHAMBERLAINS' RENTAL : 1801-2 Butt Dyke (Now called Park Row 1) A Rope House near Butt Dyke . . . . . . 2 - 2303 fo. 3. 'Change & Shoe Booths ,, X- " f The Use of the Banqueting Room . . i - the Newsroom J n t- 2303 fo. 8. Wheeler Gate An Incroachment by part of the Starr Alehouse being built in the Street Way and now a Hair Dresser's Shop^ [Occupier] Heny. Bonsor.. .. .. .. .. 10 - 2303 fo. 29. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1801-2 1802. April 29 A Negligent pawnbroker The Conviction of William Burrows of the Town of Nottingham Pawn- broker for that he having on the eighteenth day of Februry one thousand eight hundred and two taken b}^ way of Pawn or Pledge from George Green- smith of Arnold in the County of Nottingham one Woollen Great Coat whereon was to be lent the sum of seven shillings and six pence did not before he advanced or lent the said sum of seven shillings and six pence enter in a fair and regular manner into a Book to be kept for that purpose a description of the said Coat and the sum lent thereon with the day and year and the name of the Street and number of the House if numbered where the said 1 The first appearance of the modern name in the rentals. 2 In 1800-1, it was a glasshouse. l802] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 21 George Greensmith did dwell and whether he was a Lodger in or keeper of such House and the name and place of abode of the Owner in manner required by the Statute in such case made and provided whereby he forfieted the sum of ten pounds is now filed amongst the Records of this Sessions. 355 fo. 419. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1 801-2 1801. October 20 St. John's Street Assignment by Henry Key worth, late of Nottingham, now of Timberland, Thorpe, Lines., surgeon, with the consent of the Mayor and burgesses and of Mary Wood, spinster, to William Simpson, ropemaker, for £160, of unex- pired portion of lease of two messuages in St. John's Street ; with inset plan. ^ 5450, c, i. 1802. January 2b Chamber estate Counterpart lease by the Mayor and burgesses to Thomas Oldknow, linen draper, of a messuage and the adjoining lands called the Near Coppice ; for twenty-one years, from 25 j\Iarch, at a yearly rent of £60 ; with inset plan. 5294- 1802. April 26 Bridge estate Counterpart lease by the Mayor and burgesses to Margaret Crowder, widow, of a messuage in St. Mary's Gate ; for life, at a yearly rent of /14. 5448- MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1802-3 1802. Monday, 29 November Sion Hill Waterwork Company [The Annual] Committee Report That Mr. Francis Wakefield and other Gentlemen on the part of the Sion Hill Waterwork Company attended the said Committee that the permission heretofore granted by the Corporation to Mr. John Walker for laying Pipes into this Town from certain Water- works belonging to him at New Radford in the County of Nottingham be granted to a Company of Proprietors intended to be set on foot for that purpose. This Committee do recommend it to the Hall to Assent thereto and that such permission be assured to these (Gentlemen by a Lease to be granted for any Term not exceeding that for which the other Lease of Water works is granted reserving to the Corporation an annual payment on all profits acruing to the said Company of Proprietors after payment of the Expences attending the Execution of the works Servants wages and the expence attending the collection of the Waterwork Rent, after the rate of two per Cent upon the Money then dividable amongst the Proprietors. And 1 Enclosed in a parcel of deeds labelled "Rick's Garden. " by which name the pro- perty, or part of it, was once known. 22 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1803 they do further recommend that such Lease do contain a Covenant from the Corporation to permit the said Company of Proprietors to occupy any part of the Lands belonging to the Corporation not occupied by Buildings for the Term of the Lease paying three pence per Square yard Rent for the Land so occupied and that the said Company be empowered in like manner to lay any Pipes for the purpose of conveying the Water belonging to Saint Anne's Well into the Town if they shall deem it advantageous so to do.i 3562 fo. 9. 1803. Thursday, 6 January Action of Corporation officials at election This Common Hall having been specially vSummoned by the Mayor "for the purpose of considering the Propriety of this Corporations giving Directions for Defending at the Charge of this Corporation John Davison Esquire the late Mayor Joseph and Thomas Oldknow Gentlemen Aldermen and John Allen Gentleman the late Sheriff all of them Persons bearing Office under this Corporation against certain Charges alledged against them in their several official Stations in four several Petitions presented to the House of Commons on the subject of the late Election for the Town of Nottingham and also for Defending the Members at large of this Body Corporate against the Charge of improper Conduct on their part insinuated in the said Petitions to have taken place in regard to the said Election ;" it is moved by Mr. John Fellows that the following Resolution be adopted by this Hall as their act and the same Motion being Seconded and opposed is put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative as appears in the List of Votes 18 Voices voting for the Resolution and 3 against it 2 whereupon the same is entered as follows Whereas four several Petitions have been presented in this present Sessions of Parliament to the House of Commons relating to the late Election of Members of Parliament for this Town the first of such Petitions being Entitled "The Petition of Daniel Parker Coke Esquire" the second of such Petitions being Entitled "The Petition of certain Electors of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham who voted for Daniel Parker Coke Esquire at the late Election whose Names are thereunto subscribed," the third Petition being entitled "The Petition of certain Electors of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham whose Names are thereunto Sub- scribed," and the fourth of such Petitions being entitled "The Petition of certain Electors of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham whose Names are thereunto Subscribed," and such Petitions having been read to this Hall by the Town Clerk ; and it appearing to this Hall that such Peti- tions do contain Charges which arc not well founded against John Davison Esquire the late Mayor of this Town Thomas Oldknow and Joseph Oldknow Gentlemen Aldermen thereof, and John Allen Gentleman the late Sheriff and returning Officer at the said Election all of them persons bearing Office under and by virtue of the Chartered rights of the Corporation : And it further appearing to this Hall that such Petitions directly insinuate, that the 1 Agreed, subject to Counsel's being of opinion that the Corporation have a legal right to grant such lease and to enter into such engagement, fo. lo-ii. 2 These three \otes were registered by the members of the Junior Council present at the meeting. i803j records of the borough of NOTTINGHAM 23 said John Allen was placed by the Corporation in his said Office of Sheriff, on the approach of the late Dissolution of Parliament, with a view to, and for the purpose of the said Election ; it being therein stated that the former Conduct and publick Declarations of the said John Allen pointed him out as a proper person to promote such measures as, it is alledged in such Petitions, were planned and concerted for preventing a free Election ; And this Hall, being of Opinion, that it is their Duty and essential to their Honour, to repell Insinuations which contain unfounded Charges against the Conduct at large of the Body Corporate: It is thereupon Resolved that the Town Clerk be authorized and directed by and at the Charge of this Corporation to retain such Counsel as the said John Davison Joseph Oldknow Thomas Oldknow and John Allen may think adviseable to attend on their behalf before the House of Commons and the Committee of the said House to whom such Petitions may be referred ; and that he Do attend as their Solicitor in London upon the Hearing of such Petitions and take such other Steps as they may direct or be advised shall be material in making their Defence against such Charges and vindicating the Character and Conduct of the Corporation against the unfounded Insinuations contained in such Petitions relating to the Body Corporate And that this Corporation will defray all such legal expences as have already been or shall hereafter be incurred by them the said John Davison Joseph Oldknow Thomas Oldknow and John Allen or either of them or the said George Coldham under their Direction in preparing for or making such Defence, And that the Chamberlains for the Time being be hereby authorized and directed from time to Time to advance Mr. Coldham all and every such Sum and Sums of Money as may be neces- sary for this purpose. 3562 fo. 17-19. 1803. Monday, 14 March [Address of congratulation to George III "upon the Occasion of his late happy & providential Escape from the Machinations of a Band of wicked and desperate Conspirators."] ^ 3562 fo. 20-21. 1803. Frida}-, 18 April- Freedom of apprentices Ordered on the motion of Alderman Huthwaite duly Seconded that every Master or other person coming to this Hall to give Evidence for the purpose of entitling any Apprentice or other person to be admitted a Burgess or Freeman of this Corporation either by Birth or Servitude shall be sworn previous to being admitted to give such Testimony. 3562 fo. 22-23. 1803. Tuesday, 19 April Expenses of opposition to petitions Mr. Richard Hooton now gives Notice that he will at the next Hall move that an Account be given in of the Amount of the Money received by Mr. Coldham under the late Order of Hall for Defending the late Mayor the 1 Despard's conspiracy to massacre the King and the whole of the Royal family. ~ 1 8th April, 1803, fell on a Monday, not on a Friday. 24 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1803 Sheriff and two of the Aldermen of this Corporation and also the Members at large of the Body Corporate. ^ 3562 fo. 26-27. 1803. Wednesday, 20 April Parliamentary elections The Committee of the House of Commons appointed to try the merits of the late Election for the Town of Nottingham liaving by their Report suggested to the House the bringing in a Bill for better securing the Freedom of future Elections for the said Town Resolved that in Case any Bill should be brought into Parliament in consequence of such Report which shall in any respect interfere with or diminish the Jurisdiction which the present Magistrates of this To^^•n enjoy under the chartered rights of this Corporation which every Member of this Hall has repeatedly sworn to Defend and that the Ma^'or and Aldermen be appointed and they are hereby appointed a Committee on the part of this Hall to manage and conduct the opposition to such Bill in the Name and at the Expence of this Corporation in such manner as they shall be advised and shall deem expedient And that all Expences incurred bv them in consequence of this Order of Hall be paid out of the Funds of the Chamber Estate. 3562 fo. 29-30. 1803. Tuesday, 26 April ]\Ieeting of the Livery Petition to the House of Commons Resolved that a Petition be presented to the House of Commons on the part of this Meeting against the Bill now Depending in Parliament Entitled "A Bill for the more effectually preserving the Peace and preserving the Freedom of Election in the Town of Nottingham and County of the same To^^'n." . . . To the Honourable the Commons of the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament Assembled The humble Petition of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Li\-ery of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham. Sheweth, That it appears by the Votes of your Honourable House that a Bill is depending before your Honourable House Entitled "A Bill for the more effectually preserving the Peace and securing the Freedom of Election in the Town of Nottingham and County of the same Town." That the IVIayor and Aldermen of the Town of Nottingham as Magistrates and Justices of the Peace of the Town of Nottingham and County of the same Town are entitled to and their predecessors the Aldermen of the said Town have from tlie Time of a Charter granted to the Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham by King Henry the Sixth been entitled to and have exercised and enjoyed an exclusive Jurisdiction as Justices of the Peace within the said Town of Nottingham by virtue of the Provisions and Grants of that Charter — Tliat b\- the same Charter of King Hem-v tlK> Sixth the Town of Notting- 1 The amount spent wa.s ;^976 4s. (fo. 30). 1803] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 25 ham is separated from the County ot Nottmgham and constituted a Count}- of itself by the name of County of the Town of Nottingham. That your Petitioners object to the present Bill because it appears in- tended to give the Magistrates of the County of Nottingham the power of acting as Magistrates within the Limits of the Town for every purpose as well in those Duties connected with the preservation of the Peace and the securing the Freedom of Election as in those which are separate therefrom ; thereby completely Destroying and abrogating that exclusive Jurisdiction granted to the present Magistracy which your Petitioners humbly submit has never been exercised bv those invested with its power to the Discredit of themselves or the persons bv whom they have been appointed or to the Injury of the Town over which they have presided. That the present Bill appears to your Petitioners to be a virtual Censure upon and Degradation of the Corporation of Nottingham without any Imputation of Delinquency on their part and a Violation in the Persons of the Magistracy elected by the Burgesses of Nottingham of those rights and Priviledges which they have now enjoyed for nearly four Hundred Years without any reason being assigned for the Abolition of Priviledges of such high Antiquity or any Complaint on the part of the People of the manner in which such Jurisdiction has been exercised. Your Petitioners therefore most humbly pray that your Petitioners may be heard by their Counsel at the Bar of Your Honourable House against the said Bill and that the same mav not pass into a Law. ^ ^_, r ^ ^ ^ 35O2 fo. 34-37. 1803. Tuesday, 10 May Corporation support for Mr. Birch Resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded b\' Mr. Alderman Thomas Oldknow that Mr. Coke and his party having openly avowed their support of the Bill in Parliament for introducing a foreign ^Magistracy into the Town thereby invading the Charters which every Member of this Hall and e\'ery Burgess has sworn to Defend it becomes the Duty of this Hall to declare themselves and they do therefore accordinglv declare themselves in favor of Mr. Birch at the ensuing Election. Resolved that the foregoing Resolution be signed by the Town Clerk and made publick by Hand Bills and by Insertion in the Nottingham Journal. Resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Mr. Alderman Huth- waite unanimously that the Thanks of this Corporation be given to the Right Honourable Charles James Fox for his strenuous and "persevering opposition to the Bill now depending in Parliament for the more effectually preserving the Peace and securing the Freedom of Election in the Town of Nottingham and County of the said Town" which Bill was petitioned against at a late Meeting of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the this [sic] Town and which now appears to this Corporation to violate and subvert the exclusive Rights and Priviledges which for many Centuries past have been enjoved by the Burgesses and Inhabitants of Nottingham under the Grants of Royal Charters. 0^(2. fo 1 Petition to the House of Lords exactly similar to the abo\e ; both were opposed. 26 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAxM [1803 1803. Friday, 27 May Admission of burgesses Mr. Twells now move this Hall that ]\Ir. Clarke — Counsel for Mr. Coke be permitted to attend this Hall on all Questions arising respecting the making Burgesses and such Motion being seconded and put to the Vote is carried in the Negative bv a Majority of Votes 11 Voices voting against the motion & 9 for it. 3562 fo. 4b. 1803. Wednesday, 27 July Invasion by the French anticipated Resolved unanimously that this Corporation think it their Dut}- at this period when the Country is threatned with Invasion by those who hold the reins of Government in France to declare their firm purpose and Resolution by every means in their power to aid the efforts which the}' rejoice to observe are making by every rank of his Majesty's Subjects for the Security & Defence of the Liberty and Independance of our native Land and of the Constitution of Government by King Lords and Commons therein happily established against the designs of our daring and inveterate Foes.^ 3562 fo. 63. Subscriptions to war relief and other funds Resolved, unanimously, that the Mayor be Directed and authorized in the name of this Corporation to subscribe the Sum of One Hundred Guineas to the General Subscription set on foot at Lloyd's Coffee House London for the relief and Encouragement of those who may be engaged in the Defence of the Country and who may suffer in the Common Cause and of those who may signalize themselves in the present most important Contest. Resolved unanimously that this Corporation anxious further to assist such measures as may be concerted in this Town for promoting a chearful and unanimous cooperation in the Defence of the Country without wishing to dictate to their Fellow Townsmen the particular mode of giving that assis- tance do hereby authorize the Mayor to subscribe in the name of this Corporation the further Sum of Three Hundred Guineas to the support of any measures of which the Mayor may approve and which may be require pecuniar v aid in furtherance of such object. 3562 fo. 65. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1802-3 1803. May 26 Nottingham . . .- Messrs. Moore, Maltb}-, Evans & Middlemore Pay to ]\Ir Francis Hart or Bearer One Hundred & Fifty Pounds ;^I50 Ed: Staveley 1 The Address to the King is an expression of loyalty, and contains nothing of un- usual interest. 2 One of the earliest cheques found in the records. This is on a printed form, but some are entirely written by hand. l803] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 27 Memorandum The annexed Check was given by me to F Hart Junr. for the above amount to enable F.H. to remit the amount to Mr Coldham in London ES 1824 A, 34, i-ii. 1803. Aug-ust 24 No.i Corporation. Nottingham . . . Received of Messrs. Wilhams & Denison Chamberlains, the Sum of One Hundred Guineas being the Corporation Subscription to the Xottingm: Yeomanry Cavalry by Payment of Ed: Staveley. £105 John & Icha. Wright & Co. Dunn & Biggs, Printers. 1824 A, 48. 1803. August 24 No. Corporation. Nottingham . . . Received of Messrs. Williams & Denison Chamberlains, the Sum of Two Hundred Guineas being the Corporation Subscription to the Nottm. Loyal Volunteers by Payment of Ed Staveley. /210 for ^loore, Maltby & Co T Slater. Dunn & Biggs, Printers. 1824 A, 49. 1803. August 24 Nottingham . . . Paid Subscription to Lloyds for the defence of the Nation One hundred Guineas — /105 Edd. Staveley. 1824 A, 50. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1802-3 1803. April 21 New gaoler It is Ordered that the Treasurer . . . shall and do by and out of the Monies which he now hath received or at any time hereafter may receive of and from . . . Joseph Howard the High Constable ... by virtue of any Rate or Assessment now or at any time hereafter to be made assessed and levied upon the . . . Town by us the said Justices in the nature of a County Rate pay to the following persons the following sums due to th^m respectively by and out of the Publick Stock of the said To\m ... To Richard Bonington ^ 1 The majority of receipts are now on printed forms. 2 On 13 January, an order had been made for the payment of a quarter's salary due to Bonington on Christmas day, 1802. The statement in Vol. VII, p. 71, n. i, is in- correct, and entries after 1789 ascribed to Bonington junior really refer to his father. Bonington senior was succeeded as Keeper of the County Gaol by his son in 1789, but remained Keeper of the Town Gaol till this date. He died 18 August, 1803, and on 6 October, the High Constable was ordered to pay "To Bonington Widow the sum of six povmds five shillings for one quarter of a Year's allowance," out of the county rate. 28 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1803 the late Keeper of the Gaol of the said Town the sum of Eight Pounds and three shillings To Philip Bailey ^ the Keeper of the Gaol of the said Town the sum of Twelve pounds two shillings and four pence halfpenny . . . 355 fo. 455. 1803. July 14 Auditing the county rate account^ Ordered that in future the Magistrates shall meet at the House of Mr. Joseph Howard the high constable of the said town or such other place as they shall from time to time direct or appoint for that purpose on the Wednesday Morning at eleven o'Clock previous to every General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in order to audit the Treasurer's Account the High Constable's Account and all other Bills Salaries and Demands upon the County Rate of the said Town and that all Accounts Bills Salaries and Demands then allowed shall be considered as passed and settled by the court and that the Clerk of the Peace be thereby fully authorized and em- powered to enter them as such in the Proceedings of the subsequent Quarter Sessions. 355 fo. 458. Sale of ale on the Forest Ordered by the Court that all Victuallers and others be by Advertizement to be inserted in the Nottingham Journal peremptorily prohibited and dis- charged from selling or exposing to sale Ale or other Liquors in the Booths or elsewhere upon the Nottingham Forest on the Sunday previous to the Race Week upon pain of forfeiting their Licences and of suffering the Penalties im.posed by the Acts of Parliament in that case made and provided. 355 fo. 459. Inspection of cotton mills Ordered in pursuance of the provisions contained in an Act of Parliament made and passed in the forty second year of his present Majesty's reign entitled "An Act for the preservation of the Health and Morals of Appren- tices and others employed in Cotton and other Mills and Cotton and other Factories" that John Longden Esquire and the Reverend John Ashpinshaw two of his Majestv's Justices of the Peace of the County of Nottingham acting in and for the Town of Nottingham be and they are hereby appointed visitors of the several Cotton and other Mills and Factories within the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham wherein three or more apprentices or twent}^ or more other persons shall at any time be employed. 355 fo. 43c,. Assessment for the county rate Ordered by us the Justices of the Peace of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham in our Quarter Sessions assembled in open Court that the sum of one thousand two hundred pounds be and the same is hereb\' rated and assessed upon the said Town ... as a General Rate or Assessment for the said Town and County in the nature of a County Rate . . . ^ 355 fo. 464. 1 Father of Thomas and grandfather of Phihp James Bailey. 2 This was to have an interesting sequel. See petition of C. D'A. Shilton, pp. 458-4O0. 3 The first assessment for the county rate amounted to £^0, on 16 January, 1794 (\'ol. \'ir, pp. 307-9). The average amount at this period is ;^300-/40o a quarter. 1803] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 29 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1803-4 1803. Friday, 21 October Loan for Richard Boningion Ordered that the following persons have Fifty Pounds each of Sir Thomas White's Loan Money on Bond for nine years . . . Principals — Securities Richard Bonington 1 Portrait Painter John Wilcockson Druggist & William Morley Draper . . . 3563 fo. 12. 1803. Tuesday, 6 December Lunatic Asylum Ordered that Mr. Staveley be Directed to prepare the Plan of the Land in Lease to the Trustees of the General Infirmary for a Lunatic Asylum. 3563 fo. 17. Bilby's Hospital Ordered that the Chamberlains be in future Directed to see that the Occupiers of Bilby's Hospital- be furnished weekl}^ with a Sixpenny instead of a twopenny Loaf . . . 3563 fo. 18. Income tax The Mayor having laid before this Hall a Letter from Matthew Winter Esquire on the part of the Tax Office to the Mayor Aldermen or other principal Officers of the Tow^n of Nottingham by which it would appear that it is necessary that not less than 3 or more than 7 of the Principal officers of this Corporation should undertake the execution of an Act passed in the last Sessions of Parliament for granting to his Majesty a Contribution on the profits arising from Property Professions Trades and Offices in relation to the Offices or Employments of profits in the said Town & Corporation Resolved that this Hall Do request and authorize the Mayor and Aldermen to take upon themselves to be Commissioners for the Execution thereof within the said Town.^ 3563 fo.19 1804. Wednesday, 25 January Nottingham Volunteer Infantry The following Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Elliot of the Nottingham Volunteer Infantry is now produced and read to this Hall by the Mayor and ordered to be Entered upon the proceedings thereof. Sir Having received a Letter from the Ordnance Olfice Yesterday saying that Arms were preparing for the Nottingham Volunteers and would be issued in a few days it is highly necessary that a proper place shoiild be provided 1 Father of the more famous artist, Richard Parkes Bonington. 2 In Coalpit Lane, now Cranbrook Street. 3 Income tax began in 1799, but the terms of the Act were abused, and it was re- pealed in 1802. The new Act of 1803 was, in effect, the beginning of statutory income tax. 30 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAINI [1804 for depositing them when not upon Duty ; & I am convinced that no Situa- tion is so perfectly convenient as the Long Room at the Exchange. I have therefore taken the Liberty of writing to you on the subject as being the Chief Magistrate & to say that the Corps will feel themselves obliged by the Corporation permitting them to make use of it for that pur- pose. I shall be obliged by as early an answer as possible & remain Sir Your obedt. hble Servt. John Elliot. Nottm. 7th Janry 1804. To the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Nottm. Unanimously, Resolved on the Motion of the Mayor Seconded by Mr. Heath that the Nottingham Volunteers be permitted to make use of the Long Room at the Exchange for the purpose of Depositing therein the Arms of the Regiment subject to Removal upon two months previous Notice in writing to the Commanding Officer and to the payment of an annual acknowledgment of one Shilling and that this Resolution be im- mediately communicated by the Town Clerk to Colonel Elliot. 3563 fo. 21-22. 1804. Friday, 13 April Claims by widows of burgesses Resolved, unanimously, that in future no Burgess part shall be allotted to the Widow of any Burgess unless the Person claiming such Allottment as such Widow shall produce to the Common Hall an authenticated Certi- ficate of her Marriage with such Burgess, and that the Town Clerk be Directed to advertize this Resolution in the Nottingham Journal for the Information of the Parties concerned. 35O3 fo. 31. Public house at Trent Bridge Ordered that Mr. Staveley be impowered in the Name and by the authority of this Common Hall to contract with any person or persons he may think most eligible for the Erection of the Piiblick House at the Trent Bridge in the room of the House lately occupied by Mr. Beverle}'^ in such manner as he may judge most expedient and that this Common Hall will fulfill any Contract he may make in their Name or on their Account in pursuance of this Order. 35^3 fo. 33. Pen money Ordered in pursuance of the Agreement made with the Annual Committee by Benjamin Sands William Wright and Thomas Barwick that they be appointed to cohect the Pen Money on the Penning of Sheep near St. Peter's Square accounting weekly with Mr. Staveley for the same. 3563 fo. 38-39. 1 The Red Lion. See Vol. \TI. 1804] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 3I 1804. Wednesday, 30 May Expense of defending contested election Ordered on the motion of the Mayor duly Seconded that the Sum of £246. 15s due from the late Sheriffs Messrs Howitt & Hickling to John Balguy Esquire for attending them as their Counsel at the late contested Election for the Town be paid out of the Chamber Estate and that a Bond be executed to him on the part of this Corporation for Securing the payment thereof with Interest from the Time the same ought to have been paid . . . Ordered that the three several Sums of £471. 14. 5^ £221. 12. 4 & £155. 16. i. be paid to Mr. Coldham out of the Chamber Estate together with Interest after the rate of 5 per Centum per Annum from the Date of this Order on all these Sums. The Sum of £471 ■ 14. 5| being the Balance of the Bill due to him for the Sum of £1801. 18. $\ this Day produced to this Hall and settled incurred by virtue of an Order of Hall of the 6th January 1803 in defending John Davison Esqr John Allen Gentleman & others before the Committee of the House of Commons against the Allegations of Mr. Coke's Petitions. The said Sum of /221. 12s. 4d. being the Amount of another Bill also pro- duced to and settled by this HaU incurred in consequence of an Order of Hall of the 20th Day of April 1803 in opposing the late Act of Parliament for giving the County Magistrates Jurisdiction with in the Town of Notting- ham The said Sum of £155. i6s. id. being the Amount of a certain Bill of the said George Coldham for Defending Benjamin Hornbuckle Esquire the late Mayor and certain other Members of this Corporation against certain proceedings instituted against them in the Court of Kings Bench in relation to the said Order of Hall of the 6th Day of January 1803. 3563 fo- 53- Pensions to Aldermen s widows Ordered on the Motion of the Mayor duly seconded that that that [sic'\ the Sum of /20 be from henceforth annually paid out of the Chamber Estate to Harriet the Widow of the late Alderman Davison deceased to commence from Lady Day last' so long as she shall continue his Widow — and that in future the Allowance heretofore granted to the Widow of the late Alderman Green be oncreased to the same Sum. 3563 fo. 54. Approach to Nottingham from Sneinton Plains Ordered that in rep] 3^ to a Letter from Messrs. Jamson & Leeson to this Corporation on the subject of the proposed Improvement of the Entrance into this Town from Sneinton Plains the Town Clerk be Directed in the Name of this Common Hall to inform them that this Corporation will give their aid to sucli plan of Improvement but reserve to themselves to judge to what Extent they may be willing to contribute thereto when they shall be enabled after having known the Subscriptions already made to judge more accurately what it may be necessary. ^ 3563 fo- 54- 1 On 10 July, £^0 was subscribed by the Corporation. 32 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1804 1804. Friday, 10 August Sheriffs' expenses Ordered (. . . on the application of the present Sheriffs) that in case it shall appear at the End of the Shrievalty of the present or any future Sheriffs of the Town of Nottingham upon an Inspection of the Accounts belonging to their said Office that the Amount of their Disbursements shall within the year of their Shrievalty have exceeded the Amount of their Receipts, this Hall will upon the application of the present or any future Sheriffs of the said Town Indemnify the said Sheriffs against any Expence attendant upon the Execution of their Office and order payment immediately of any Sum or Sums of Money which shall appear to have been expended by the said Sheriffs on Account of the usual and regular Expences or any extraordinar}^ if necessary Expences or Expenditure attendant upon the Execution of their said Office over and above what they may be entitled to receive by virtue thereof. 3563 fo. 68. Pig pens Ordered . . . that the Expence of providing Pens for penning the Pigs in the Market Place be Defrayed by this Corporation and that the Chamber- lains be Directed to pay any Orders which the Mayor may give them for this purpose. 3563 fo. 68. 1804. Thursday, 13 September Sir Thomas White's loan fund Ordered that Mr Staveley be added to the Deputation appointed at the last Common Hall to go to Coventry to receive the Money now due to this Corporation from Sir Thomas White's Estate and the Expences attending the same be borne out of the Funds belonging to the Charity and that the Deputation be requested to apply for the Loan of all the Plans of the Estates belonging to the Charity in order for Mr Staveley copying the same for the use of this Corporation . . . Ordered . . . that no person in future being made an Honorarj^ Burgess of this Corporation either by purchase or Gift shall be competent to have a Fifty pound Bond of Sir Thomas White's Loan Money untill seven years after his taking up his Freedom. Ordered that in future the Mayor for the Time being be appointed Treasurer of the Floating Cash belonging to Sir Thomas White's Trust and that all Demands upon that Estate be called in and Discharged within the Mayoralty and that the Accounts of the Treasurer during his Continuance in Office be submitted and passed by the last Common Hall to be held in every Mayoralty and paid out of the Balance to be kept for that purpose in the Hands of the Mayor as Treasurer for the Time being. 3563 fo. 74-75. 1804] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 33 1804. Friday, 28 September Malt Cross and pump Ordered . . . that the Malt Cross be puUed down and the Materials sold and that this Resolution be immediately carried into Execuiion by Mr. Staveley . . . ^ Ordered . . . that an Iron Railing with Lamp be put round the Pump near the ]\Ialt Cross and that Mr. Staveley be Directed to prepare a Plan of such Railing for the Consideration of the next Hall. 3563 fo. 82. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1803-4 1803. October 6 Promotion in the Militia At this Court Samuel Statham and William Elliott Elliott Esquires two of the Deput}^ Lieutenants of the Town and County of the Town of Notting- ham do now deliver a certificate under their hands dated the twenty eighth dav of September one thousand eight hundred and three whereby they certify that in consequence of five men who were sworn in and enrolled to serve as privates in the Nottinghamshire Regiment of Militia for the parish of Saint Mary in the Towti of Nottingliam being appointed Corporals in the said Regiment the said parish of Saint Mary have found and provided five other ]\Ien who ha\'e been sworn in and enrolled to serve in the said Militia to fill up the vacancies occasioned thereby and have paid the said five Men their Bounties amounting together to the sum of one hundred and five pounds which said Certificate is filed amongst the Records of this Sessions. 355 ff^- 4<'9-47^- Short weight The Grand Jury now return a true Bill of Indictment against Samuel Potter late of the parish of Saint Mary . . . Fishmonger for a ^Misdemeanour by selling a certain Fish called an Eel on the fourth day of October last past to one Robert Healand purporting to be of the weight of one pound when in fact the same was only fourteen ounces and an half And the said Samuel Potter being arraigned upon the said Indictment pleads guilty thereto and thereupon the Court respite the giving of judgment until" the next Sessions. 2 355 fo. 473. 1 This resolution was carried only by one vote. - He was bound over on the following day, and on 13 January, 1S04, was fined 40s. 34 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [i8o, 1803. October 25 Poor law returns Copy of Return relative to the Expence and Maintenance of the Poor in the Parish of St. ^larv, in the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham. 1 I 2 3 4 Name and Total Money At what Rate Total Money expended in that Description of raised within in the I-'ound Year for the Maintenance and each Parish the Year end- for that Year. Relief of the Poor. or Place. ing Easter, 1803, by the I'oor Rates or other Rate or Rates. .J Out of the In the House. House. / s. d. i s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. St. Mary 7765 14 I Houses iis/- Land ibs/Od 3160 10 6^ 2745 18 2\ Balance from the late Overseers 384 15 5 £'8150 9 6 Expenditure in Suits of Law, Removal of Paupers, and Journies and Expences of Overseers or other Officers. Expenditure for any other Pur- poses, Church Rate, County Rate, Highways, Militia, &c." Total Expen- diture of the Parish or Place within the Year ending Easter 1803. Money expended in purchasing Materials for employing the Poor. Out of the House. In the House. i 351 i 1712 s. d. 4 7 ;^ S. d. I is. d. Both these included in Column No. 4. — These Disbursements were always included in the House Disbursements, they are of very trifling Amount, and it would be impossible to state them distinctly. Church Rate and Highways, out of our Jurischction. 1 Printed form, with a detailed list of the questions to be answered on verso. Slight alterations and deletions are not indicated here. i8o3] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 35 9 10 II Money earned by the Labour of the Poor towards their Maintenance, and ac- counted for to the Parish or Place. Number of Persons re- lieved from the Poors Rate permanently, not including Children of such Persons. Number of Children of Persons relieved per- manently. Out of the ' In the House. House. Out of the House. In the House. Under Five Years of Age. From Fi\-e to F'ourteen Years of Age. ;/; s. d. ; / s. d. None. 591 12 y including Pensions £28 3s. 413 386 No Account was kept - 12 13 14 15 16 17 Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Persons Persons Persons Friendlv Members in Children in relieved relieved who relieved, who Societies the said any School occasionallv. were above were not who hold Societies, of Industry 60 Years of Parishioners. their usual including in your Age, or dis- Meetings iMembers not Parish or abled from within your belonging Place. Labour bv Parish or to your permanent Place, if anv. Parish or Illness, or Place, as well other as those be- Infirmity. longing to it. 505 No Account was kept. 296 41 1298 No School of Industry in our Parish. 18. Are there any Matters which you think it necessary to remark in Explanation of your Answers to any of the preceding Questions ? 1,1 We Thomas Tollinton and William Simes Overseers and 1,^ Governor or Manager of the House of Industry or Workhouse ^ of the Poor of the Parish of Saint Mary in the Town of Nottingham do swear (or affirm) That the above Return contains, to the best of our Knowledge and Belief, a full and true Answer to the Questions contained in the Schedule of an Act, intituled, An Act for procuring Returns relative to the Expence and Main- tenance of the Poor in England. Signed Bv me, Thomas Tollinton 1 Overseers Bv me, William Simes J Governor or Manager of the House of Industrv."^ Sworn (or affirmed) before us Justices of the Peace in and for the To\\n of 1 "I" and "I 2 "Governor . . Workhouse" deleted. Industry" deleted. 36 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM "i8o^ Nottingham this Twenty fifth Day of October One thousand eight hundred and three. Signed S. Huthwaite Mayor J. Oldknow Aldn. This is a true Copy of the original Return transmitted to the Secretary of State Fras. Wright. Walter Ellis. 197: 47. [Summary of similar return for the parish of St. Peter. 2. 3- 4(a) aj (b). 5- 6. £1352 6s. od. IIS./ per £ for Houses i6s./6. ,, ,, ,, Land. £443 IDS. iid. ;^8o8 2s. 5d. £58 IIS. 3d. ;^347 OS. 4|d. Church Rates Highways &c are not col- lected by the Overseers. £1657 4s. iiid. No Materials purchased of any consequence what few were bought are in the House Expences No. 4. Signed By me, George Whitfield Junr [Summary of similar return for the parish of St. Nicholas. 9 (a). £154 9s- 3id. (b). ly 6s. od. 10 (a). 80. (b). 85- II. No Account kept. 12 64- 13 No Account kept. 14 19. 15 9 Societies, i Female Do 16 299. 40. 17 No School of Industry. Overseer.] 197: 48. Balance from the late Overseers £1852 IS. 4d. 60 T II £1912 7 3 3. 13s./ Houses. 19s. /6d Land. 4 (a)- £703 5s. 7id. (b). £937 i8s. od. 5. £102 14s. od. 6. £293 IS. 3d. Church Rate and High Ways out of our Jurisdiction. 7. £2036 i8s. io|d. 8. Both these included in Column No. 4, these Dis- bursements were always included in the House Dis- bursements— they are of 9(a). (b). 10 (a). II. 12 13 14 15 16 17 None. £51 5s. 4id. including Pensions £6 6s. od. no. (b) 124. No Account was kept. 90. No Account was kept. 23- 10. 454- No School of Industry our Parish. m 1804] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 37 very trifling amount and it would be impossible to state them distinctly. By me, Tames Elliott 1 ,, T3 n -nL i^ r Overseers. By me, Geo. Daft J ^ Signed B}' me, James Elliott r \j\'ci.: 197: 49. 1804. January 10 Inspection of mills We the undersigned, Inspectors of the ^lills in Nottingham, found them as follows, Mr. Elliott's, Mr. Stringers, Mr. Watsons, & Mr. Fellows's Mills agreeable to the Act of Parliament, wth. the exception of the latter Mill, not having an Abstract of the Act of Parliament pasted up in the Mill. Mr. Woodi who owns the Mill at Beck Barn, has not complied wth. the Act of Parliament, the lower Room not being either drawn or pointed, the upper Rooms N'ery dirty & so ver}^ confined that the Healths of those em- ployed in them must be very much injured, neither did the Proprietor seem disposed to admit fresh Air lest his Works should be damaged, & the Act of Parliament was not put up in any of the Rooms. Jn Ashpinshaw Nottingham . . . John Longden. 197: (So. 1804. January 13 Licensing regitlations Ordered by this Court that all Publicans are required in future on no account to permit an\- Guests to enter or remain in their Houses on a Sunday except Strangers and Travellers who may travel to or through the Town of Nottingham and that they are prohibited from selling Ale or any other exciseable Liquors out of their Houses on a Sunday except between the hours of twelve and two in the Afternoon and the hours of seven and nine in the evening 2 on pain of the forfeiture of their Licences and of the Penalties prescribed by Law, and that such Order be advertized in the Nottingham Journal . 355 fo. 491. 1804. April 10 Cotton mills We whose names are undersigned have \'isited the Cotton Mills in Hockley and in Mughouse lane & find them Consonant to the Act of Parliament. John Longden Jno Ashpinshaw N B The Visitors find the\- ha\'e no po^^•er by the Act to interfere in the Silk Mills. 198: 36. 1 "George Wood cotton-spinner Old Pottery" {Poll book, 1806). The pottery in Beck Barn (Beck Street) appears on maps of Nottingham between 1744 and 1844. 2 On 5 October, the hours were altered to "between the hours of five and ten in the Evening" only (356 fo. 39). 38 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1804 1804. April 12 Removal of a fortune-teller Bennett Adams is now brought before this Court being apprehended on a charge of being a Common Rogue and Vagabond she having pretended to tell Fortunes and this Court having entered into an examination of the circumstances of the case and proof on Oath being made touching the Act of Vagrancy does now adjudge the said Bennett Adams to be a Rogue and Vagabond . . . and doth thereupon now order that the said Bennett Adams be sent by a pass, as a Vagabond, to the place of her last legal Settlement. 355 fo. 503. 1804. August 9 Friendly society enrolled The Articles of the Friendly Society held at the House of Mrs[?] Tongue the Sign of the Artichokes are now enrolled amongst the Records of this Session . . . 356 fo. 15. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1804-5 1804 Tuesday, 6 November Weekday Cross Ordered that the Week Day Cross be taken down and the Material sold by publick Auction . . . 3564 fo. 17. 1804. Tuesday, 11 December Burgess parts Resolved that in future every Person enjoying a Burgess part who shall leave the Town shall not forfeit their Burgess Part unless they shall have left their Residence within the same for the space of twelve Calendar months. 3564 fo. 18. Encroachments on the common land Resolved, unanimously, that the Town Clerk be directed to state a Case for the Opinion of Mr. Balguy our deputy Recorder in order to ascertain the Power of this Corporation as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham through the medium of the Steward and Jury belonging to the said Manor respecting all such Incroachments as shall appear to have been committed upon the Fields and Commonable Lands within the same And this Hall do hereby express their Determination upon obtaining such Opinion to Direct the Steward and Jury appointed under their authority to exert every legal power vested in them in support of the just Rights and Priviledges of the Burgesses and other Inhabitants of the Town in respect of such commonable Lands. 35()4 fo. 19. 1805. Tuesday, 5 February Corporation desire loan — Ordered that the Town Clerk be atithorizcd on the part of this Corporation 1803] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 39 to advertize in such manner as he may judge expedient for the Sum of £2000 in the manner recommended by the Annual Committee in their Report and that the Annual Committee be authorized to treat with any person desirous of advancing the same and to look out & allot proper and adequate Securities on parts of the real Estates of this Corporation for the same. 3564 fo. 24-25. And sell shares Ordered that the Town Clerk . . . advertize the Flood Road Shares of this Corporation for Sale by private Contract and that the Mayor or the Annual Committee be authorized to Dispose thereof at the rate of £g$ a Share exclusive of such Interest as may be due thereupon Ordered that the Town Clerk . . . advertize for Sale by private Contract the Ground Rent belonging to this Corporation charged upon Butt Dyke and that the Annual Committee be authorized to treat for the Sale thereof with any Person or Persons Desirous of purchasing the same. 3564 fo. 25. Burgess oaths Ordered that in future the Burgess Oaths be printed upon Parchment and the additional Expence charged to everv Burgess on being admitted to his Freedom. 3564 fo. 27. Stone Watering Ordered that the Stone Watering upon the Road leading to St. Anne's Well and the Coppices be removed and that Mr. Alderman Thomas Oldknow be charged with the carrying this Order into Execution he engaged to com- plete the same in a workmanlike manner and to pay the sum of £1. 1. for the Value of the Materials to this Corporation. 3564 fo. 27. 1805. Friday, 3 May Trent Bridge A Plan of Improving the Trent Bridge at present out of Repair b)- widening the same being now submitted to this Corporation and it appearing that the Expence of carrying such Plan into Execution would be at least £1200 Resoh^ed on Accoimt of the present State of the Finances belonging to the Bridge it is impossible at this time to go into the Repair suggested by this Plan of Improvement and that therefore the Bridgemaster be re- quested to repair the same in its present State in the best manner Circum- stances will admit of. ^ 3564 fo. 37. 1805. Friday, 31 May [Protest against Lord Viscount Melville's peculation of public money, and address to the King.] 3564 fo. 43-48. 1 On 10 May a new plan was presented, by which three dilapidated arches were to be repaired and the roadway over them widened at the cost of £300. This was accepted. 40 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1805 1805. Monday, June 3 Sherwood Forest Resolved that the [Annual] Committee be authorized and requested to enquire and report to some subsequent Hall their Opinion as to the Claim of the Corporation or the Burgesses upon such part of Nottingham or Sher- wood Forest as is uninclosed in virtue of any Right of Commonage or any Authoritv to shoot hawk or sport thereupon from Nottingham to Blyth below the Hill. 3564 fo. 50. Weir in Sneinton Meadows Ordered that the Mayor and Mr. Hooton be authorized and requested to order the Wear next the Trent in Sneinton Meadows to be lowered to the Height the same was before it was lately altered by John Wright of this Town Baker in Defiance of a Discharge given to him by the Mayor. 3564 fo. 50. 1805. Thursday, 6 June Price of the freedom of the Borough Ordered that in future no Persons be permitted to purchase the Freedom of this Town and Corporation at any Price or payment less than the Sum of /31. los. 3564 fo. 52. 1805. Tuesday, 30 July Free School Ordered that a Committee be appointed to enquire into the present state of the Free School of the Town of Nottingham and to report to some sub- sequent Hall any Plan or System which they may judge it expedient for this Corporation to adopt for rendering that Institution more extensively useful and that the Mavor the present Schoolwardens Mr. Alderman Swann and and Mr. Thomas Smith be such Committee. 3564 fo. 57. 1805. Friday, 27 September Trent Bridge Ordered . . . that the Bridgemasters be authorized to widen the Southern Extremity of the Trent Bridge in the manner recommended by the . . . Committee and that for that Purpose the Chamberlains be requested to take Steps for Discharging as soon as they conveniently can the Balance due to the Bridgemasters from the Chamber Estate and they be instructed to apply any Money paid into their Hands by the Flood Road Trustees in the first Instance to this purpose. 3564 fo. 74-75. Tollhouse Hill Resolved that this Hall is of opinion that the Corporation is not liable to repair and guard by Rails the Footway on Tollhouse Hill along the Derby Turnpike Road but that if a Subscription be entered into for that purpose the Corporation will contribute and that this Resolution be communicated by the Town Clerk in \\Viting to the Chairman of the next Sessions. 3564 fo. 75. l805] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 4I CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1804-5 The Corporation of Nottingham To Thomas Milner ^ Dr 1804 [Extract] £ s. d. December 24 By the Order of the Mayor discharging thro' the Town all Boys from sounding Horns on Christmas Morning . . . . . . i - 1826 A, I, 12. 1805. November 13 Nottingham Sir Please to pay the Ringers of St. Mar^•s and St. Peters Thirteen Shillings and Four Pence for Ringing for the late Victory's obtained bv His Majesty's Fleets 2 and it shall be allow'd in your Accounts To Mr. Oldknow Chamberling Edwd Swann Mayor. Reed the A bove by me Henr\- Butler 1826 A, I, 54. 1806. January 9 To Mr. Chamberlain Oldknow Sir, — Please to pay to the Ringers of St Peters eleven Shillings and four pence for Ringing A mourning peal for the Funeral of Lord Nelson And shall be Accounted for by mee Pay the Above E Swann Mayor. Settled Wm Gillborn 1826 A, I, 71. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1804-5 1805. January 18 The Prisoner's box Ordered that the Prisoner's Box in the Guildhall ... be secured by iron railing on or before the next General Quarter Sessions to be holden in [and] for this Town and the Bill for the same be discharged by the Treasurer of the said Town out of the public Stock of the said Town. 356 fo. 52. 1805. March 4 Quality of bread Under and by virtue of the authority of an act of Parliament made and passed in the thirteenth year of his present Majesty King George the third entitled "An Act for the better regulating the assize and making of bread" The Justices of the Peace . . . now here assembled do prohibit all makers of Bread for sale within the said Town and the County thereof for [sic] making for sale baking selling or exposing to or for sale any other than one or more sorts of bread being or purporting to be of a superior quality and 1 Town crier. 2 The battle of Trafalgar was fought on 21 October, 1805. 42 RECORDS OF THE BOROUCxH OF NOTTINGHAM [1805 sold at a higher price than the Standard wheaten bread for three months to commence at the end of one calendar month from the date of this their order save and except that during the said three months white loaves or wheaten loaves of the price of one penny may be made and sold within the said Town and the County thereof so that the same loaves be made, marked, baked, exposed to or for sale and sold according to the regulations of the table of assize and price of bread contained in and enacted by an Act passed in the thirty first year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the second entitled "An Act for the due making of bread and to regulate the price and assize thereof and to punish persons who shall adulterate meal flour or bread". N.B. The assize and also samples of the quality of the white penny loaf, of the standard wheaten, and of the household, may be seen by application at the house of Richard Birch the Inspector of Corn of the said Town as soon as the size of the Standard wheaten bread can be settled, and the bakers within the said Town are to take notice to be particularly careful if they make a coarser bread than household bread to sell the same at such a pro- portionably less price than the household as such coarser bread shall be in- ferior in quality to the household or otherwise the pelalties [sic] inflicted upon them by the Act of the thirty first of his late Majesty will be levied without the least mitigation. 356 fo. 63-64. 1805. April 25 Discharged prisoner in the gaoler's service The Grand Jury now return a true bill of Indictment against Ann Johnson late of the Parish of Saint Mary . . . Singlewoman for Grand Larceny in feloniously stealing one printed Book of the value of ten pence, three shillings in silver of the value of three shillings, and three Spanish Dollars of the value of thirteen shillings and six pence on the twenty third day of January now last past in the said Parish of Saint Mary the goods and Chattels of one Rodney Macklin and the said Ann Johnson being arraigned upon the said Indictment pleads Guilty in respect of the said Spanish Dollars only, and the Gaoler now informing this Court that the prisoner during the time she has been in his Custody has conducted herself with propriety and regularity she is by this Court ordered to be discharged, the said Gaoler now proffering to take her into his service. 356 fo. 70-71. 1805. July 18 Appreciation of the constables Ordered that the thanks of this Court be, and the same are hereby given to the Constables appointed for the purpose of preventing Publicans selling Liquors on a Sunday during the hours prohibited by an order of General Quarter Session of this Town,i for the faithful manner in which they have discharged their duty and also that the same be advertised in the Nottingham Journal. 356 fo. 92. 1 See p. 37. l8o6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 43 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1804-5 1S05. March 12 Mortgage on Corporation property Mortgage in fee by the Mayor and burgesses to Henr}- Hollins, gentleman, of a new erected messuage near Trent Bridge, with a wharf, etc., let to John Cooper, two messuages on Smithy Row, St. George's Close, other closes near Trent Bridge, the Bull piece, the pinders Fee, and other lands in the Meadows, for ;^i5oo ; with lease for a 3'ear and attested copy of the mortgage. 4077, i — iii. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1805-6 1806. Thursday, g January M ickleiorn jitrv fines Ordered . . . that in future the Fines arising from the Presentments of the Mickletorn Jury be received on Account of the Chamber Estate by the Chamberlains and that an adequate Compensation in lieu thereof from that Estate be granted to the Mayor. 3565 fo. 15. Mayor's salary Resolved unanimously . . . that the Salar}- of the present & future Mayors of Nottingham be Two hundred and ten pounds per Annum including every Allowance heretofore made on any other Account whatsoever. 3565 fo. 15. 1806. Wednesday, g April Burgess fees Resolved that in future it be a standing Order of this Corporation that unless it be in any particular Case specially ordered to the Contrary Persons admitted to the Freedom of this Corporation shall pav the usual Stamp Duties & Fees. 3565 fo. 2g. Naval pillar proposed Mr. Joseph Heath now gives Notice that he will at the next Hall Day move that a Sum not exceeding /100 be subscribed by this Corporation to the purpose of Erecting a Naval Pillar in the Situation where the Malt Cross stood. 3565 fo. 30. 1806. Thursday, 8 May Malt Cross site Ordered . . . that the Ground on which the Malt Cross stood be cleared and repaired . . . that the Pump be taken away and the Money received by the Corporation on the Sale of the Materials of the Malt Cross be appropriated to Discharge the Expences incurred in the Erection latelv intended to be placed there ; and the Surplus applied in any manner the Corporation may hereafter Determine if an}' should be found after liquidating the Charge 44 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1806 occasioned by the Execution of this Order And It is further Ordered that immediately upon the Removal of the present Pump a Fire Plug com- municating with the Cistern at the Infirmary (if leave can be obtained from the Water work Company) be placed in a proper Situation near the Spot where the Pump stands ; and that a small Pipe be also laid on to the main in some proper Situation in that Neighbourhood for the accomodation of the Gardeners Market on a Saturday. 3565 fo. 37-38. 1806. Wednesday, 25 June Rock holes on the Forest [The Annual] Committee have resolved to lay before the Hall Mr. Enfield's Letter to the Mayor on the subject of the dangerous State of the Sand Rocks on the Forest and Your Committee recommend it to the Hall to give such Directions as they may judge expedient regarding it. Copy of Mr. Enfield's Letter — Dear Sir, Finding that you are to Day to have a Meeting of the Annual Committee preparatory to a Common Hall I beg leave at the particular Instance of the Coroners Jury held on the 9th Ultimo on the Body of Edward Hughes (killed by the falling in of one of the Sand Rocks on the Gallow's Hill) to represent to you that the Excavations in these Rocks have been extended so far horizontall}^ underneath the Surface of the Ground, and in so un- guarded a manner, as to cause the whole Body of the Rock to be in Danger of falling in ; & to render many of the Cavities most iminently alarming. On the melancholy occasion above alluded to, I heard not only the representation of the Jury to the foregoing effect, but as the Jury and myself went to view the Spot, where the fatal accident had happened, I heard the same apprehensions and forebodings of future mischief, expressed by a considerable Number of the Neighbours who accompanied us, — & all joined in wishing me to report the subject to you — not doubting but the Lords of the Manor would take immediate and effectual Steps for stopping future Excavations, & securing the present Cavities. The mode suggested by several was to blow up with Gunpowder the whole of these Rock Holes — & to oblige the Sand getters in future to level as they proceed in their work. 1 Edwd Swann, Esqr (Signed) H. Enfield Coroner. Mayor. June 20th, 1806. 3565 fo. 43-44. 1806. Wednesday, 24 September Freedom of Borough for members of ike Royal family Resolved unanimously that the Freedom of this Town and Corporation be presented to his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales & his Royal High- ness Henry Duke of Clarence . . . and that the Mayor for the Time being be authorized to communicate the same in any manner he may think proper to 1 The Mayor was authorised "to take Steps . . . lor completely removing the very dangerous Nuisances ..." l8o6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 45 their Royal Highnesses and to take any Steps for tendering this mark of our affection & respect to the Heir apparent of the British Crown and his Royal Brother. 3565 fo. 64. Death of Charles James Fox It appearing to this Hall that the cause of Civil & religious Liberty and the genuine Interests not only of the united Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, but also of Europe perhaps of the World, have sustained an ir- reparable Loss by the death of the right honourable Charles James Fox uniformly their most able Advocate and Zealous defender ; a Man to whom on Account of his extraordinary political sagacity, the amplitude and correctness of his views, the clearness and strength of his conceptions, the honesty and generosity of his heart, the fitness and promptitude of all his measures, and the full confidence of the publick in his Talents and virtues we were looking up for direction in the present most difiicult conjuncture of our publick affairs ; and for the restoration of a safe and beneficial Peace to this Country & to Europe at large. Be it therefore Unanimously Resolved as a just & grateful tribute of respect to the memory of this exalted Character and as a publick Mark of our unfeigned sorrow & regrei for the Death of a Man whom we have constantly admired & loved (a sorrow & regret moder- ated only b}- our belief in a wise & good Providence that the Mayor and Town Clerk of this Corporation be directed to accompany his funeral ob- sequies to that grave to which his mortal Remains will be committed, but not the remembrance of his splendid Talents his amiable qualities & his patriotic Services. 3565 fo. 65-66. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1805-6 1806. August 22 Mr Stav^ele}' Pay the Chimnev Sweep One pound for the loss of his Ass — in the Nottm. Fold" E. Swann Mayor [Endorsed] John Osborn for an Ass killed at the Pinfold. 1827 A, 39. The Chamberlains ... to Thomas Milner Dr 1806 [Extract] £ s. d. June 21 To Discharging the Butchers from keeping their Shops open after Eleven oClock at Night . . . . . . . . . . I - 1827 A, 43. The Corporation ... To Burbage & Stretton 1804 [Extract] November 10 ^ Advertisg. Week Day Cross by Auction . . 56 1827, A, 52, i. 1 Paid 28 November, 1806. 46 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1806 The Chamberlains ... to Saml Stretton 1804 [Extract] March i^ 80 Stalls Numbering (Butchery) lid .. 10 o 1827 A, 56, iv. The Corporation . . . Drs To Burbage & Stretton . . . 1806 [Extract] May 17 [Advertising] Distresses in Germany . . 17 - 1827 A, 74, i. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1805-6 1806. January 16 Revision of assessment for county rate This Court being now moved by Mr. Enfield, Solicitor for the Parish of Saint Peter in this Town to give Order for examining and ascertaining the present amount of the respective Assessments for the relief of the Poor in the Parishes of Saint Mary, Saint Peter and Saint Nicholas in order to fix with greater precision and equality the proportion in which this Court would in future compel the said respective Parishes to contribute to the Rate raised by them within the said Town in the nature of a County Rate and that the said Parish of Saint Peter might from henceforth receive such relief in respect of their proportion of the said Rate as this Court may deem just And it appearing from the statement of Mr. Enfield that there is just reason to believe the said Parish of Saint Peter contribute and pay a greater propor- tion of the Assessments as now levied by this Court upon the respective Parishes within the said Town by way of County Rate than what ought to be contributed and paid by the said Parish towards the same owing to the Assessable property in the respective Parishes of Saint Mary and Saint Nicholas in the said Town having since the said County Rate has been established greatly encreased and in the said Parish of Saint Peter remained Stationary This Court do thereupon authorize and direct Mr. William Stretton and Mr. Edward Staveley of the said Town Architects to examine and ascertain the amount of the Assessments made for the relief of the Poor within the respective Parishes of Saint Mary Saint Peter and Saint Nicholas in the said Town for the year ending at Easter last past And also to give their Opinion in writing in and by the said Report in what proportion the said respective Parishes ought to bear pay and contribute towards the said County Rate . . . 356 fo. 126-127. 1806. February 3 Chaplain to the Gaol The Mayor having laid before this Court the written proposition of the Reverend John White Middleton, Master of Arts to attend Gratis at the Gaol on Sunday mornings at nine o 'Clock and read prayers and preach to the persons confined there ; and at the House of Correction on Thursday evenings and read prayers and preach to the persons confined there, in order 1 Paid 8 December, 1806. l8o6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 47 that they may be instructed in their duty towards God and man and This Court having taken the said proposition into consideration Do hereby thankfully accept the offer of the said Reverend John White Middleton and authorize him to attend at the Gaol and House of Correction at the times aforesaid for the purpose of administering spiritual instruction to the Prisoners confined there and this Court do direct the Keepers of the Gaol and House of Correction respectively to make the best accommodation they can in their respective Prisons for the said Reverend John White Middleton, to exercise the duties he has taken upon himself and is now by this Court authorized to perform. 356 fo. 133. Salary of the Keeper of the House of Correction To Edward Swann Esqr. Mayor of the Town of Nottingham. Sir, I beg leave to represent to your Worship that part of my Salary arising from the Fees I receive of Persons committed to the House of Correction is very precarious and at times inadequate to my maintenance — I have there- fore to request your Worship will have the goodness to consider my Case and make such arrangement for Assuring to me a more permanent and certain Salary either by abolishing the custom of receiving fees of Prisoners and allowing me an addition to my present Salary from the Town Rate or in any other way your Worship shall think proper to adopt And am your humble Servant, Robt. Macliin. 205: 79. 1806. April 17 Assessment report Ordered that the Report of Messrs. Stretton and Staveley, as to the propor- tions in which any sum or sums of mone\' now or at an\- time hereafter ordered to be rated or assessed upon the . . . Town of Nottingham and the Countv thereof as a County Rate or Assessment for the various purposes to which the same is by law applicable ought to be paid and rated or assessed upon the several and respective parishes of the said Town, be filed amongst the Records of this Session and the same is filed accordingly a Copy whereof marked B is hereunder written. And it is hereby further Resolved and deter- mined that all sum or sums of money hereafter assessed upon the said Town of Nottingham in the nature of a County Rate shall be paid by and levied upon the several and respective Parishes within the said Town in the pro- portions therein specified and set forth. B Nottingham 7th April 1806. We have examined the amounts of the Assessment Books for the three Parishes in this Town, in order to the ascertaining a more equal Town Rate, and we are of Opinion the following proportions, should be paid towards the same by the three Parishes respectively : vizt. Supposing the whole amount of the money wanted to be divided into 211 parts : 48 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 The Parish of Saint Mary should pa}' 148 of such parts Saint Peter - - - 32 Saint Nicholas - - 31 211 Willm. Stretton Edd. Staveley Nottm. 7 April 1806. 356 fo. 147-148. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1806-7 1806. Tuesday, 28 October Opposition to enclosure A Letter having been laid before the Hall addressed by Mr. Goodburn Chairman of the Committee of Burgesses and free Inhabitants of Nottingham to the Town Clerk, the following Resolutions were thereupon moved and Seconded and being opposed are put to the Vote and carried in the Affirma- tive . . . Resolved that this Hall consider themselves in a peculiar manner the Guardians of the Rights & Priviledges of the Burgesses of Nottingham and do therefore hereby declare their firm purpose & Resolution to oppose any Inclosure of the Fields and Commonable Lands within the Manor of Notting- ham which shall not appear to this Hall manifestly to tend to the immediate and permanent advantage of the Burgesses enjoying a Right of Common thereon. Resolved that these Resolutions be signed by the Town Clerk and pub- lished by the Mayor in such manner as he may deem most expedient together with the Resolutions of a Common Hall held on the eleventh Day of Decem- ber 1804 in order to shew that the present Determination to defend the just rights & Priviledges of the Burgesses of Nottingham in respect of the Fields and Meadows is not on the part of the Corporation a Sentiment produced by the ferment of electioneering Spirit but an Opinion which was publickly and deliberately avowed nearly two years ago by the Corporate Body when no Election was in prospect and in pursuance of which Mr. Coldham the Town Clerk when applied to for that purpose refused to undertake the soliciting the Bill lately in Agitation for inclosing the Common Fields and Waste Lands within the Town. Mr. Hooton now moving that the Opinion of this Hall be taken whether any Attempt to inclose the Fields and Meadows be opposed or not by this Corporation and the same being seconded by Mr. Twells Mr. Alderman Thomas Oldknow moves the previous question thereupon on the ground that this Hall has already fully Declared its Opinion on this subject and the motion for the previous question whether Mr. Hooton's motion should be put to the Vote being duly seconded is put to the Vote ... & carried in favor of the previous question . . . 3566 fo. 8-9. l8o6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 49 The Free School Ordered on the motion of the Ma\'or that the whole Hall be a Committee of whom any five shall be competent to act on the Summons of the Mayor to consider of a proper Plan to be adopted for putting the Freeschool upon a more advantageous Footing, and that they be impowered to take any Steps by way of petitioning the Chancellor or otherwise on the subject at the Expence of the School Estate. 3566 fo. 10. 1806. Thursday, 30 October Enclosures Resolved unanimously on the motion of the Mayor that if there is any Bill in Agitation for Inclosing the Meadows Commonable Fields and Waste Lands within the Manor of Nottingham they do not know of it and have never been Directly or indirectly consulted about it and if there is any such Bill in Agitation they will to the utmost of their power oppose it in every Stage of its Progress. 3566 fo. 15. 1806. Monday, 3 Xov'cmber Corporation intervenes in Parliamentary election Resolved that this Corporation being favourable to the Claims of Joseph Birch Esquire to represent this Town in Parliament are Determined to support his Election by every legal and peaceable means in their power. Resolved that every Burgess and Freeholder occupying any Lands or possessions belonging to this Corporation as Tenants to them be called upon in their Name and by their authority and that they be informed that the Body Corporate will be obliged by such Burgess or Freeholder giving their Votes and Interest in favor of Mr. Birch. Resolved that if any Burgesses shall be Deprived of the Possession of the Houses which they occupy in consequence of their \oting for Mr. Birch at this Election it is the firm purpose and Determination of this Hall to protect and Defend such Burgesses so oppressed for voting according to their Inclinations by providing Habitations for them as Tenants as soon as it may be in their power out of the Lands and Possessions belonging to this Corporation. 3566 fo. ig. 1806. Monday, 10 November Proposers of burgesses Mr. Joseph Heath having moved that any Member of this Hall who shall hereafter propose any Person or Persons to be admitted to the Freedom of this Town but such as have rendered Services to their King and Country or rendered Services to the Burgesses of this Town or entitled in the Opinion of the Hall by Servitude as Apprentices shall be Deemed & considered by this Hall as an Enemy to the Rights and Priviledges of the Burgesses at large and such motion being seconded the previous question that such motion be not submitted to this Hall is moved thereupon and being duly seconded is put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative. . . 3566 fo. 27. 50 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1806 1806. Tuesday, 18 November Election of Head Master of the Free School At this Hall (the Ma^^or and Mr. Statham the Schoolwardens of the Freeschool founded by Dame Agnes Mellors Widow being present and taking part therein) the Mayor Aldermen Common Council & Schoolwardens proceeded to an Election of a Head Master of the said Freeschool in the Room of the Reverend John Challand Forrest deceased late Head Master thereof when the Reverend John Toplis of Arnold in the County of Notting- ham Clerk Master of Arts and Member of Queens College Cambridge was unanimously elected Head Master of the said Freeschool upon Condition of his engaging to enter into the Bond hereafter copied amongst the pro- ceedings of this Hall. To Hold the same subject to the Terms contained in such Bond with the Salary of /10 per Annum at present offered thereto and such other Salary as the Corporation may think proper to add thereto and the Perquisites legally attached to that Office. Copy of Bond as signed by the said John Toplis immediately after his Election in open Hall. Know All Men by these Presents that I John Toplis, of Arnold in the County of Nottingham Clerk Master of Arts and Member of Queen's College Cambridge am held and firmly bound to the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham in the Sum of Three Thousand Pounds of good and lawful Money of Great Britain to be paid to the said Mayor and Burgesses or their certain Attorney Successors or Assigns for the true payment whereof I bind myself my Heirs Executors and Administrators firmh^ by these Presents Sealed with my Seal dated this eighteenth Daj- of November in the forty seventh year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c. and in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight Hundred and Six. Whereas the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the Town of Nottingham together with two of the Burgesses of the said Town chosen annually to be Guardians of the Lands Tenements and Possessions of the Freeschool in the Parish of St. Mary the Virgin in the Town of Nottingham of the Foundation of Agnes Mellors Widow and Vowess are entitled to nominate and appoint a Master to teach in the said School And the said Mayor Aldermen and Common Council are also Visitors of the said School And Wliereas the said Mayor Aldermen and Common Council have nominated and appointed the said John Toplis Master of the said School and the said John Toplis hath thereupon agreed to Observe and keep all Rules Orders and Regulations made or to be made by the said Agnes Mellors or the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the said Town of Nottingham or their Successors for the teaching good Conduct Management and Regulation of the said School and the Master thereof and of the Lands Tenements and Hereditaments Property and Effects belonging to the said School and to resign the Mastership of the said School to the said Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Guardians or their Successors if required by the said Ma}'or Aldermen and Common Council so to do And Whereas the said John Toplis hath thereupon agreed to become bound to the said Mayor & Burgesses m 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 5I manner and form herein sett forth In Trust nevertheless for the said ^Nlayor Aldermen Common Council and Guardians as the Patrons of the said School Now the Condition of this Obligation is such that if the said John Toplis shall so long as he shall continue Master of the said School duly observe and keep all the Rules Orders and Regulations already made by the said Agnes Mellors or by the said Ma3-or Aldermen and Common Council or their Predecessors the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the said Town or which shall hereafter be made by the said Mayor Aldermen and Common Council or their successors the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the said Town for the teaching good Conduct management and Regulation of the said School and of the ^Master thereof and of the Lands Tenements Property and Effects thereunto belonging or any of such matters which on his part ought to be observed and kept And if he the said John Toplis shall \Wthin one month after he shall be thereunto required by the said Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the said Town or their Successors the Mayor Alder- men and Common Council of the said Town by Notice in Writing to be Signed by the Major part in Number of the Persons then being such Mayor Aldermen and Common Council to be Delivered to him the said John Toplis or left at the said School House resign and Deliver up to the said !Mayor Aldermen and Common Council and Guardians or their Successors the Mastership of the said School and the Estates Lands Tenements and Hereditaments Property and Effects thereunto belonging which shall be in his Possession or power Then this Obligation shall be void and of none effect. John Toplis. 3566 fo. 32-35. 1807. Tuesday, 3 February Pannier Close : encroachment by the Duke of Newcastle Ordered that Mr. Hollins and Mr. Staveley be a Committee to survey and take such Steps as they may judge expedient in the Name and by the authority of this Hall in regard to the Incroachment which appears to be meditated by the Agents of the Duke of Newcastle upon the Waste Land belonging to the Corporation in the manner of arranging Panier Close for Sale and that they be impowered to agree with the Duke of Newcastle or his Agents respecting the same in Case any adequate Compensation in the Judgement of the Committee be made to the Corporation in respect thereof. 3566 fo. 45-46. 1807. Tuesday, 17 Februar}' Rock holes on the Forest Resolved that Mr. Hooton and ]\Ir. Pepper be authorized and empowered at the Expence of this Corporation to take such Steps as they may Deem expedient for rendering the State of the Rock Holes on the Forest less dangerous and removing the Nuisances now existing there. ^ 3566 fo. 48. 1 On 18 November, 1806, Hooton had been authorised to spend not more than /10 on it. 52 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 Report of the Annual Committee on the Free School Your Committee having taken into Consideration the Case stated to Mr. Bell and his Opinion & advice thereon and on the present State of the Freeschool and the Plan submitted to his Examination and the proposed form of additional Rules & Regulations for the Government of the Free- school ; and having made such Alterations therein as appeared to them to arise out of Mr. Bell's Opinion or were suggested by a more mature & deliber- ate view of the subject Do submit the same to the Consideration of the Common Hall with a view of their being invited forthwith to come to an immediate and decisive Determination thereupon. That yoiu" Committee recommend to the Adoption of the Common Hall the proposed form of additional Rules & Regulations for the Government of the Freeschool of which a Copy accompanies this Report. That it appears to your Committee that although it be not competent to the Corporation to enforce the teaching of English \\Yiting and Arithmetic at the School yet that it would be particularly gratifying to them if the present Master and Usher of the Freeschool would of their own accord from a due Sense of the very great Utility & Importance of such a Branch of Knowledge forming part of the System of Education at a publick School of this nature voluntarily agree to teach or adopt means of procuring English Writing & Arithmetic to be regularly taught at the free Grammar School of the Town of Nottingham. That it be recommended to the Hall with a view to encourage and provoke the diligent & vigilant exertions of the present blaster & Usher to recommend that the Sum of /100 per Annum including the Sum already voted to him be voted to the present Master by way of Salary. That it be recommended to give to the Head Master the Sum of £100 and the Sum of £40 to the Usher on the first Hall Day in every year after the Expiration of the present year by way of Gratuity after a full Report has been made to the Common Hall by the Mayor Aldermen and Schoolwardens for the Time being in pursuance of the power vested in them by the addi- tional Rules & Regulations now proposed if upon such Report and the Consideration of it — shall appear to the Hall that they shall ha\T reason to be satisfied with the Management of the School and the Conduct of the Master and Usher respectively for the year next immediately preceeding the making such Report. That this Committee recommend the Hall to appoint a Deputation to see and superintend the Execution of the Resolutions formed upon this Report and to arrange and put into form all such parts of the System sanctioned b\- Mr. Bell's Opinion as can legally be carried into Execution consistent with the Trust reposed in the Corporation . And such Report and the Papers accompanying the same having been taken into Consideration it was thereupon ordered and resolved as follows vizt. In Pursuance of the Power and autliorit\- committed to u^ the Mayor Aldermen and Common Counr ii of the Town of Nottingham by the Deed of Foundation of Agnes Mellors Widow Foundress of the Freeschool of the said Town We do (in addition to the Regulations contained in the said Deed of 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 53 Foundation) order and establish the following Ordinances and Constitution for the future Governance and Continuance of the said Freeschool hereby repealing any Constitution Statutes or Ordinances here to fore made by the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the said To^^•n of Nottingham which may be in any wise contradictory of or repugnant to those present Ordinances or any of them. ist We do Ordain that for the future the said School shall be kept open for the whole Year except two Vacations of one Calendar month each at Christmas & Midsummer in every year for the Reception of Scholars entitled to be taught thereat to be admitted by the Schoolwardens according to the form and in the manner hereafter prescribed during seven Hours and an half in every Day in the Summer half year reckoning the same from Lady Day till Michaelmas and Six Hours in every Day in the \Mnter half year reckoning the same from Michaelmas till Lady Da}^ (except Sundays & the following Holydays vizt. Two Days at Easter two days at Whitsuntide two days at Goosefair Good Friday, and half a Days Holyday on the Afternoon of every Saturday and a Holyday of one Hour in the Afternoon of every Wednesday) for the teaching of Greek Latin and English Grammar and the Classicks so that every Scholar admitted be at the Age of eight 3'ears at the least and so that no more than the Number of sixty Scholars be admitted upon the Foundation at anv one period of Time. 2nd That all Persons entitled to claim Admission upon the Fovnidation of the School from the Mayor and Burgesses shall apply by a written applica- tion to the Mayor for the Time being who shall give in the Names of the Applicants to the Common Hall who shall order their Admission as far as the School may be capable of receiving them and upon a List of the Persons admitted certified under the Hand of the Town Clerk the Schoolwardens of the said Freeschool for the Time being shall give them an Order for the Admission upon the Foundation which shall entitle them to be Educated in English Latin and Greek Grammar at the said School gratis. 3rd The Schoolwardens for the Time being shall upon the application of any Person or Persons entitled to be admitted to the said Freeschool by \'irtue of such Determination of the Corporation certified by the Town Clerk to the Schoolwardens give to such Person and Persons so entitled an Order and Orders in Writing to the Master or Usher of the said Free- school to receive him & them as a Scholar or Scholars upon the Founda- tion and by \-irtue of such Order shall be entitled to all the Priviledges of the School so long as he & they Shall conform to the Discipline thereof established by the Master without paying an^'thing by way of Fee reward or Gratuity to the Master or Lusher in respect thereof but the said Master or Usher shall not be obliged to receive anv person not producing a written Order for that purpose from the Schoolwardens for the time being. 4tli That the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of Nottingham being Visitors of this Freeschool do hereby ordain and establish with a view to the regular and punctual Performance of their Duty as \'isitors that 54 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 the Mayor Aldermen and Schoolwardens for the time being shall from time to time inspect the said Freeschool and report at least once in every half year in Writing to the Common Hall the Number of Scholars which during the Preceeding half year have been educated upon the Foundation of the School and their Opinion of the general Conduct & Management and State of the Discipline thereof in order that the Visitors may be regularly informed as to the existing Situation of the School and may from time to Time be enabled to bestow annual Gratuitys in proportion to the number of the Scholars and the Exertions of the Master & Usher and the corresponding prosperity of the School to the end that due encouragement may be given to the Industry of the ' Master & Usher and that the said School may be rendered of the greatest possible Utility according to the Design of the Foundation. 5th That these Ordinances be made known to the Master & Usher of the Freeschool who are enjoined to the Observance thereof and that any wilful neglect thereof in such Master or Usher or either of them be Deemed by the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council a sufficient cause of amotion of the said Master or Usher from their respective Offices pursuant to the power vested in the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council by the Foundation of the said School . . . ^ 3566 fo. 50-54. Windmill on the Forest Ordered . . . that Mr. \\'ilson have lea\-e from this Hall to erect a Wind- mill upon the Forest pro\4ded such Windmill be erected upon the Place agreed upon by the Committee appointed by a former Hall on this subject and provided it be Distinctly understood that such windmill is to be built at the risk and hazard of the Applicant. - 3566 fo. 62. 1807. Tuesday, 24 March Junior Councillor refiises to take the oath Mr. Lewis Alsopp now appearing at this Hall to tender himself to be admitted to his Seat therein as a Junior Common Councilman by virtue of his late Election ^ to that Office but objecting to take the Oath of Office as it is now framed on Account of that part of the Oath which to him appears to impose upon him the keeping secret the general Acts and Proceedings of the Common Hall It is thereupon Resolved on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Mr. Thomas Smith unanimously this Hall cannot and do not admit Mr. Alsopp to take his Seat in this Hall by virtue of his late Election to the Office of Junior Council untill he shall have taken the usual Oath of Office. 3566 fo. 66. 1 Here follows the approval of the recommendations for rewarding the Master and Usher. 2 Permission to build mills was also granted to William Reddish ("where Mr. Wilson had leave to build one"), on 3 July, 1807 ; and to Thomas Marshall on 18 January, 1808. 3 Elected 24 February. He took the oath on 8 May. 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 55 House oj Indiisiry Resolved unanimously on the motion of Mr. Hollins seconded by Mr. CoUishaw that the Committee for soliciting the Act of Parliament for erecting a House of Industry in this Town be officially informed from the present Common Hall that this Corporation require that it be stipulated in the said Act that the Mayor of the Corporation of Nottingham for the time being be one of the Directors of the said Institution and that the Corporation deter- mine upon this Resolution because it is in consistence with other Acts of Parliament of a similar nature heretofore passed and more especially because of the leading Interest which this Corporation have as Lords of the INIanor and as the largest freehold Proprietors in the operation of the Act alluded to. 3566 fo. 67. Free School entrance jorm Ordered . . . that the Town Clerk be Directed to prepare and Deliver to the School wardens a proper printed form of Introduction of Scholars upon the Foundation of the Freeschool for Signature by the School wardens upon their Admission into the School. 3566 fo. 72. 1807. Tuesday, 7 April New bridge over the Leen Mr. Francis Wakefield now appears at this Hall and applies to them for a Contribution in Money from the Corporation towards the Erection of the new Bridge from Turncalf Alley across the Leen Ordered on the motion of Alderman Thomas Oldknow seconded by the Mayor that the Chamberlains be Directed to pay the Sum of Ten pounds forthwith to Mr. Wakefield to be by him applied for the purpose aforesaid. 3566 fo. 74. House oJ Industry The Mayor now Delivers to this Hall the following Resolutions which he lias received from the Committee of the House of Industry Act. At the Guildhall 6th April 1807. At a Meeting of the Committee for obtaining an Act for erecting a House of Industr}'. The Order of Hall of the Corporation of Nottingham of the 24th of INIarch requiring that the Mayor for the time being be a Director The following is unanimously agreed to and it is ordered that the Solicitors transmit a Cop3^ to the Mayor The Committee of the united Parishes of St. Mary & St. Nicholas for erecting a House of Industry having taken into consideration the Requisition of the Common Hall that the Mayor of the Corporation of Nottingham for the time being be one of the Directors of the Institution, do not think it expedient to introduce a Clause to that effect in the Bill and hope that the Common Hall will be satisfied with the reasons they assign, ist. The advantages expected to result from the Operation of their Bill are to be derived from the Exertions & Attention on the part of the Indi\iduals elected into the Directory — which will in all probability 56 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 be considered extremeh- burthensome & will be wholly incompatible with those publick duties which attach to the Office of Mayor. 2ndl\-. The Principle of the Bill is to do away the management of the Poor b\' annual Officers and to place the concerns in the Hands of Persons continuing longer in the Superintendance of them. 3rdl\-. The Attendance being compulsory, the first Magistrate of the Town will thereby be placed under contradictory obligations. 4thl\-. The Number of the Directors have been calculated with a regard to the lelative Interests & b}' mutual consent of the Committee of the two Parishes, and the proportionate powers must be violated by the admission of an additional number to either. 5thh-. The union is not general of the whole Town and an incurable im- propriety would arise should the Mayor be of St. Peter's Parish. ()lhly. The Request ot the Corporation being grounded in part on their being the largest freehold Proprietors. The Committee observe that the Parish Rates are borne by the Tenants or Occupiers and they are the persons eligible to the Office of Directors. In course the Tenants of the Corporation will take their Share in both respects and the Cor- poration as a Body or as Proprietors do not contribute to the Poor Rates any more than the Duke of Newcastle or any other large Proprietor. That this Committee adjourn to this Place tomorrow Evening at 6 o'clock in hopes of receiving from the Common Hall a reph'. Resolved unanimouslv, on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Samuel Statham Esquire that this Hall waive insisting upon the appointment of the Mayor for the time being into the Directory of the projected House of In- dustry, although they are by no means satisfied with the reasons assigned by the House of Industry Committee for their Refusal of such appointment. That this Hall have no wish to impede the progress of the BiU, but being on the other hand of Opinion that this Corporation have a claim to be repre- sented in the Directory, this Hall do propose to the Committee that the Common Hall of this Corporation of Nottingham be, by the Act, enabled to appoint, from their Corporate Body, one of its Members, resident in St. Mary's Parish, to be a Director on the same Terms with the other Directors ; by which appointment the objects of the Corporation will be satisfied, and the Objections suggested by the Committee be obviated. 3566 fo. 74-76. Scholars unable to read Ordered that the Schoolwardens be authorii-ed and Directed by this Hall to reject and not admit any Scholars (although appointed to the Foundation by this Common Hall) into the Freeschool if it shall appear that they are not able to read. 1 ._5(," jY). 77. 1807. Thursday, 9 April Representation on the House of Industry directorate The Mayor lays before this Hall the following Communication received by 1 At the same time 6 scholars upon the Foundation were rejected 'untill they can read'. iSoy] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 57 him from the House of Industry Committee and desires that the same may be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows : Guildhall Nottingham 7th April 1807. At a Meeting of the Committee for constructing the Bill for erecting a House of Industry &c. The Letter from the Corporation is now read thereupon the following Resolution is unanimously carried That the Committee still retaining their conviction of the inexpediency of the measure of having a Representative of the Corporation in the Direc- tory hope the Common Hall will not consider it at all disrespectful in them declining to introduce a Clause into the Bill of the Import stated in the last Communication from the Corporation. Resoh'ed thereupon on the motion of Mr. P'ellows seconded b\- Mr. Alderman Thomas Oldknow that the necessary Steps be taken hx this Corporation for applying to Parliament for the Insertion of a Clause in the Bill for the House of Industry enabling the Corporation to appoint one of the Members of the Common Hall into the Directory upon the same Terms with the other Directors. The Mayor also produced the following Letter Directed to him b\- the House of Industry Committee and desires that the same may be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows vizt. Sir, The Burgesses Committee having in the Course of Negotiation for settling the question at Issue respecting the Land to be appropriated for the purposes of the projected House of Industry expressed their wish that the Common Right of a portion of Freeschool Land adjoining to the Trough Closes should be purchased for the purpose of being thrown open the Committee of the House of Industry have thereupon directed that the Corporation should be applied to respecting their parting with the Lands above alluded to. I have therefore to request that you will submit this Letter to the Corpora- tion & favor the Committee with their Sentiments as soon as convenient. I am Sir Town Hall Your obedient humble Servt. 7th April 1807. Richard Eaton To John Allen Esqr. Mayor Chairman. Resolved unanimously that the Chairman of the Committee for con- structing the Bill for erecting a House of Industry be informed officially that this Corporation do not intend to part with the Lands alluded to in Mr. Eaton's Letter of the 7th Instant. Resolved unanimously that the Committee for the House of Industry be also informed that this Common Hall have resolved to apply to Parliament for the Insertion of a Clause enabling the Corporation of Nottingham to 58 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 appoint one of the Members of the Common Hall a Director on the same Terms with the other Directors. 1 3566 fo. 7Q-81. 1807. Thursday, 23 April House of Industry dispute The Mayor now Delivers to this Hall a Minute dated the 21st, of April Instant received & signed Thomas Nelson Chairman purporting to transmit the Resolution of a Committee upon the Subject of the House of Industry Bill but it appearing in Evidence before this Hall that several Members of the Committee for constructing the House of Industry Bill amongst others the Mayor Mr. Alderman Huthwaite and Mr. Alderman Swann were not summoned to attend any Meeting of that Committee held on the 21st. Instant this Hall do not recognize the Communication made b}' Mr. Nelson to the Mayor. Resolved that the Deputy Town Clerk do send a Copy of this ^linute to Mr. Nelson. The following is a Copy of the Communication of ^Ir. Nelson above referred to — Resolved that this Committee in order that there maj' not remain any method left untried for bringing about an amicable adjustment between them & the Corporation request of the Common Hall to say whether in case of the Committees consenting to the Introduction of a Clause into the BiU to empower the Common Hall to elect an Alderman into the Directory the Corporation b}' a Resolution of the Common Hall will agree to sell for a full and fair Compensation to the Guardians or Directors to be appointed by the House of Industry Bill the Commonage of an adequate Quantity of entire Land belonging to the Corporation (either in their own Right or as Trustees) adjoining to the Commonable Fields in order to compensate for the common- able Land to be taken for the purposes of the Act and to satisfy the Minds of the Burgesses. Ordered that the above Resolution be transmitted to the Mavor and that he be requested to return an Answer to the Communication on Thursday next. 2ist April 1807. Thomas Nelson Chairman. John Allen Esq. Mayor. Resolved unanimously that the Committee alreadv deputed from this Corporation to conduct their opposition to the Bill ... be Directed to answer in the Negative the Proposition intimated in Mr. Nelson's Com- munication in Case the House of Industry Committee should make it in the same or similar Terms. 3565 f^ g^.gs. 1807. Monday, i June Orders of Hall to be copied in a book Ordered that the Town Clerk be Directed to Draw out & get copied into a 1 Two petitions were drawn up by the Mayor and burgesses, etc., to be presented to the Hou.se of Commons in opposition to the Bill for erecting a House of Industry- for the reason stated above. The Corporation also objected to the power given in the Bill " to put out Apprentices to the Sea Service." (3566 fo. 82-85.) 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 59 Book to be provided for that purpose for the use and at the Expence of this Corporation faithful Copies of all Orders now in Existence and effect which are in their nature at present binding upon the future Conduct of this Hall or any of its ^Members for thirty years next preceeding the Date hereof. 3566 fo. 93. House of Industry The Mayor now produces to this Hall a Letter received from ^Ir. Gregory signed on behalf of a Committee for opposing the House of Industry Bill which is ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered as follows : — Nottingham ^lay 12th 1807. At a Meeting of the Committee appointed for opposing the House of In- dustry Bill this Evening at Mr. Kilburns it was unanimouslv resolved that John Allen Esquire ]\Iayor be requested to call a Common Hall for the pur- pose of taking into Consideration the propriety of granting leave or by any other way they may think proper of disposing of a piece of Waste Land situate on the West side of the ^lansfield Road leading to the Forest for the purpose of erecting a new \\'orkhouse for the accomodation of the Poor of the Parish of Saint ^lary in the town of Nottingham. Signed on behalf of the Committee, John Allen Esqr. Mavor. Robert Gregorv. Nottingham. Resolved that Mr. Gregory be informed by the Town Clerk in reply to his Letter to the Mayor of the 12th of May 1807 that this Hall are willing to treat with the Parish of Saint ^lary for the \\'aste Land alluded to in that Letter whenever they may be regularly applied to by the Parish for the same to be used for anv Purpose connected with the bettering the Condition of the Poor. 3555 fo, g^ 1807. Frida}-, 3 July Instruction in writing Ordered that the Schoolwardens be authorized & requested to enquire and report to the next Hall their Opinion as to what Sum may be necessary to provide adequate further Assistance for teaching Writing to all the Scholars upon the Foundation of the Freeschool. ^566 fo. oq. Election of Schoolwardens and Bridgemasters [The Annual Committee report] That your Committee recommend it to the Hall to come to a Resolution with regard to the future Election of School- wardens and Bridgemasters expressing it as their Opinion (if the Hall should concur in the Sentiments entertained on that subject by your Committee) that it would in future be expedient that the Schoolwardens and Bridge - masters should not continue in Office longer than two years at any one period of Time. 1 3566 fo. 100. 1 On 17th August it was ordered by the Hall that one Schoolwarden and one Bridgemaster should annually go out of Office, and no Schoolwarden or Bridgemaster should serve " for more than two successive years at any one period of time." 6o RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 Pump for St. Paul's Court [The Annual Committee report] That the written appUcation to the Ma>'or addressed to him by the Tenants on the School Estate in Saint Peters Churcii yard & St. Paul's Court soliciting a Pump to be put down in Paul's Court be also referred to the Consideration of the Hall. Copy of Petition . . . To John Allen Esquire We the undersigned Tenants on an Estate belonging to the Corporation of Nottingham situate in Saint Peters Church Yard and Pauls Court beg leave to represent that we are put to much Inconvenience for want of a regular supply of water upon that Estate. There is a Well in Paul Court the Water of which would, we have no Doubt, be very good if more con- stantly used, but we Derive very little benefit from it, in it's present State, on Account of the inconvenience and Danger attending the constant use of it ; there being several small Children in the Neighbourhood. There is also a small soft water Pipe in the Court for our common use, but it is very frequently inadequate to our wants, and we are thereby put to much in- convenience. We therefore, beg leave to request, that you will have the Goodness to lay this before the Gentlemen of the Corporation ; and hope thev will see no impropriety, in our soliciting them to put a Pump down in Paul Court, where there is a Well already sunk, from which we should be constantly supplied with a sufficient quantity of good water for our constant use, without being troublesome to our Neighbours. The granting our request will confer a lasting obligation on, & very much add to the comfort & con- venience of. Sir Your very obedient Servants, William Topham, J King, M Barber, Thos. Milner, Eras. Wright, Martha Inglesant, Henry Cox, Samuel Wigley, William Smart, James Lane.^ ist July, 1807. 3566 fo. 101-102. Road between Leen and Canal Copy of Mr. Acton's Report. To the Mayor and Burgesses of Nottingham in Council Assembled, Gentlemen, In behalf of myself my Neighbours and the Publick I beg leave to intro- duce to your attention a few observations upon the State of the Carriage Road between the River Leen and the Nottingham Canal. For some years past the water from the Leen has been gradually en- croaching upon this Road to such an Extent that when the bed contains its full and proper quantity, one half of the Highway is entirely inundated and as there is not any artificial method of carrying the water off it continues thereon untill it either reflows back in part or is dried up. The causes which have produced this Mood it is not necessary for me to recapitulate ; the fact I have stated is notorious & the Inconveniences arising therefrom to Carriages & foot Passengers have been greatly complained of & as the Neighbourhood 1 The matter was referred back to the Annual Committee with instructions to comply- on suitable terms. The tenants agreed to pay seven and a half per cent per annum interest on the expenses in addition to their present rent (fo. 110). 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 61 has considerably increased in Building & Population the evil must be upon the Increase unless an adequate & convenient remedy is adopted to resist or remove the same. Various conferences have taken place with the principal Owners & Occu- piers near to the spot & it is their decided opinion that the best way to avert the nuisance will be by flagging & railing the border of the Leen in a line from the eastern extremity of my premises to that part of the River opposite the Company's Wharf & it is submitted that the following material advantages will result from this proceeding namely the Flagg Stones will form a good coping fence next the Water & prevent or at least greatly impede the future overflow ; whilst rising at the same time above the level of the Road they will afford a secure & commodious path to Passengers on foot. The additional railing above four feet in height will form a protection against the apprehended accidents of the River. I have already begun to fence & flagg in the above manner by way of specimen & example & other persons interested in the accomodation are willing to contribute to the general expence if the Plan should be accomplished. The entire amount of the whole Charge will perhaps amount to ;^i50 or thereabouts. The object of this application then is to learn whether the project has the sanction of the Corporation of Nottingham, whether they can point out a better method for the purpose in view than the one now unfolded and whether the parties more immediately concerned, may flatter themselves with the expectation of contribution from the corporate Funds should the suggested Improvements receive their final completion. The Individuals who have conferred on the Business are aware that the objects in contemplation might eventuallv be obtained bv resorting to the common Law remedy of an Indictment against the Parish of St. Mary but as this proceeding would be harsh dilatory & expensive they would rather choose the more lenient & prompt expedient of a private Subscription in the first Instance & they trust that their conduct in this respect is correct & commendable. It is proper to state that Mr. Barnsdale Mr. Shepherd Mr. Xaylor, Mr. Pyatt & Mr. Lowe approve of these proceedings & are willing to subscribe towards the expence should the undertaking be completed. The Waterwork Company hold out encouraging hopes of support & there is no Doubt but the whole Neighbourhood will aid the Scheme in some way or other most convenient to themselves. The favor of an answer is solicited as earlv as convenient, & I am Gentlemen Your obedient & Humble Servant Nottm. Wm. Acton. ^ Augt 1807. To the Corporation of Nottingham. 3566 fo. 111-112. 1807. Thursday, 27 August Bowling Alley House [The Annual Committee report] That Captam Crammond has laid a 1 A Committee was appointed. 62 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1S07 written Statement . . . complaining of several persons entering upon the Land situate upon Bowling Alley Hill held by him under Lease of the Cor- poration and committing Trespasses thereon and your Committee recom- mend to the Common Hall to take the said Statement into their Consideration and to make such Order thereon as they may judge expedient. A Copy of Captain Crammond's Statement. In the year 1798 the Corporation leased to Captain Crammond the Bowling Alley House with the Green and Garden Ground for his life at the rent of £13 per annum and on his Covenant to expend £100 upon the Land. Captain Crammond has expended several Hundreds of Pounds in his House and offices and has continued to occupy the greatest part of the Land himself and to let a small part as Garden Land up to Lammas 1805 without any manner of molestation whatsoever. At Lammas 1805 a number of persons with Mr. Hooton at their head came and demanded entrance upon a small part of his Garden (which part he has been informed has been inclosed from the Fields at some recent period but how long since he knows not) . Captain Crammond suffered these Persons to come into his Garden and they behaved civilly and did no injury and went away. At Lammas 1806 the same Ceremony took place very civilly. At the present Lammas 1807 a great number of persons with Mr. Joseph Richards at their Head came and traversed all over his Gardens and pleasure [sic] with that of his Tenants also, and also a second Mob forced open his Outer Garden Door breaking the Lock all to pieces and conducting them- selves very rudely declaring that the whole Land was Lammas Ground, that they had a right to go all over it & would drive a Cow through. In this State of things Captain Crammond finds it necessarv to call upon the Corporation as his Landlords to protect him in the peaceable enjoyment of what they have granted him by Lease and to take such measures as to the Gentlemen who compose that Body seem proper ; for unless he is protected his property wiU be at the mercy of a Mob and his life rendered uncomfort- able. He is assured that his Land has been entire a much longer time than the Law makes it needful in order to take away all right of Entry in an\- People claiming Common over it & he humbly submits that an Action of Trespass ought to be brought against those whose Names are knovNii directly. 1 August 1807. 3566 fo. 115-117. Petition for Weekday Cross market To the Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Town of Nottingham We the undersigned Inhabitants and Proprietors of Estates in the Neigh- bourhood of Market Street Middle Pavement High Pavement Fletcher Gate Marygate Stoney Street and Pilchergate do humbly represent that till lately there was from time immemorial a publick Market kept at the Cross called the Week Day Cross but which for some few years on account of the confined 1 As a result of a report by Staveley, the Corporation undertook to protect Cram- mond's right to the land leased, but not to land occupied more recently by him. 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 63 Situation of the Street hath been removed to the Market Place to the great detriment & inconvenience not only to us the undersigned but to the In- habitants residing in Narrow Marsh and the East and North parts of the Town. And we humbly conceive that such ^Market being restored would be of great convenience to the Neighbourhood & Publick at large. And we beg leave further to represent that an opportunity now offers for purchasing several small Tenements Land and Butcher's Shops adjoining Market Street for the purpose of being pulled down to enlarge and make more convenient accomodation for such publick Market. We also beg leave humbly to represent that by having such Buildings removed and proper Shops erected it will be a great Improvement and ornament to that part of the Towti We therefore suggest to the Corporation as the Guardians that if they take the Lead in promoting a Subscription for so useful a purpose the Inhabitants in general & more particularly the undersigned will not be backward in subscribing to so useful an undertaking. We therefore beg leave to request the Mayor Aldermen & Common Council in Common Hall Assembled will have the goodness to take it into their consideration. 1 3566 fo. 117-118. Petition for removal of the Beast market To John AUen Esquire Mayor. We whose names are hereunto subscribed being persons interested in and attending the Beast market in Nottingham do hereby request your Worship to remove the said ^Market from the place where the same is now held^ into Parliament Street (near Sheep Lane) as a place much more convenient and great safety [sic] to the Publick than the present. Dated this fifth Day of August one Thousand eight Hundred & seven. ^ 3566 fo. 118. Weekday Cross market Resolved on the motion of the Mayor . . . duly seconded by a ]\Iajorit>- of ^''otes . . . that the Market be held at the Week Day Cross exclusively on Tuesday and Friday in every week whenever the Buildings upon Mr. Williamson's Estate from Mr. Timm's House to the Pump shall be pulled down the Ground appropriated to the accomodation of the Publick and sufficient room thereby made for the Market.* 3566 fo. 119. Weights and measures Resolved that the Mayor be authorized and Directed at the Charge of this Corporation to provide any weights he may think necessary for trying the Accuracy of all the ^lachines & other weights & ^Materials for weighing used by the Dealers in Coal & other Vendors by weight in the Town And that he be further impowered to take any measures in his Judgement requisite at the expence of the Body Corporate for enabling the weights to be carried 1 Followed by a list of 73 names. 2 See p. 2. 3 Followed bv 21 names of men from villages near Nottingham. This petition was granted. * Also preserved among the records are two original petitions for the restoration of this market, presented 1 801-2, with 85 and 33 signatures respectively (4727, i-ii). 64 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 to all Persons whenever & wherever the same may be required within the Precincts of the Town either by the Vendors or the Buyers of any Commodi- ties sold by weight the Persons requiring the use of such weights paying a reasonable Sum to be ascertained by the Mayor for the time being for every Time such weights are brought to them for their accomodation. And that the Mayor be further empowered to Direct that this Resolution be made publick in any manner he may think most expedient. 3566 fo. 121. Free School Ordered that the Schoolwardens be Directed & authorized at the Expence of the School Estate to provide in any manner as they may judge most ex- pedient an additional Room or Rooms at or adjoining the Freeschool for the accomodation of the Scholars in learning to write. 3566 fo. 121. 1807. Tuesday, i September Finance Committee Resolved unanimously that the Mayor for the Time being Mr Hollins Mr Thomas Carpenter Smith Mr Lewis Alsopp & Mr Chatteris be appointed a Committee of Finance (the Members of such Committee being renewed in Case of the Death Resignation or Removal from the Town of any one of the above Gentlemen) to take an Account and receive all Sums of Money to be henceforth paid to the Chamberlains for the produce of all Sales which have been or at any future period shall be made by the Corporation of the real or personal Property belonging to them and that upon the Receipt or Receipts of any Sum or Sums of Money on that Account such Committee be em- powered and Directed to appropriate the same in such manner as they may judge expedient to the Discharge of any Debt or Demand due from the Corporation & upon any such payment or Payments being so made the Chamberlains shall give a Certificate of such Money so paid and of the Day of payment and from thenceforth the Chamberlains and the Chamber Estate shall be annually responsible and shall pay to such Finance Committee Interest thereupon at the Rate of 5. p Cent per Annum to be by such Com- mittee annually or otherwise as they shall judge most expedient applied to the Extinguishment of the Corporation Debts and that such Interest shall continue annually to be so paid to and applied by such Committee untill the whole Debt chargeable upon the Chamber Estate shall be extinguished. 3566 fo. 132-133. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1806-7 1806. October 11 Paid to the Clerk of St. Mary for burying the Mace at Michs.i ;£o 7 0 John Jephson Thos Black 1828 A, III. 1 See Deering, p. 107. 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 65 QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1806-7 1807. January 15 Improvement of the House of Correction Ordered that the House of Correction ... be improved according to the plan now submitted to the consideration of this Court and that such improve- ments do take place under the superintendence and direction of John Allen Esquire Mayor, Edward Swann Gentleman Alderman the Reverend John Aspinshaw, Doctor of Laws, Thomas Maltby Esquire and Mr. Edward Staveley of the said Town Surveyor for the purpose of furnishing work to the Prisoners confined therein during the period of their Confinement. 356 fo. 204-205. Registration of a cotton mill The Cotton Mill of George Stringer ... is now registered pursuant to the Statute in that case made and provided. 356 fo. 205. A printing offence A conviction is now filed amongst the Records of this Session bearing date the tenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and seven under the hand and seal of the Reverend Charles Wylde Doctor of Divinity of Edward Stevenson of the said Town Frameworkknitter for publiclv selling a printed paper called a New Song entitled "Casualty Votes" not having the name and place of abode of the printer of such paper in legible Characters marked thereon for which offence he was adjudged to have forfeited the sum of twenty pounds. ^ A Conviction is now filed amongst the records of this Session bearing date the third day of January one thousand eight hundred and seven under the hand and seal of the Reverend Charles Wylde Doctor of Divinity of Charles Ordoyno of omitting and neglecting to print his name and place of abode, in legible Characters on a certain paper printed bv him and which was meant to be and was publicly sold for which offence he was adjudged to have for- feited the sum of twenty pounds. 356 fo. 205. 1807. March 2 The Theatre Retford 2nd March 1807 — Gentlemen Shall esteem ourselves oblig'd if you will be kind enough to take out a licence at the next quarter sessions for our Theatre — I believe this last two or three seasons it has been neglected, but it was entirely our fault in not writing — Mr. Bonnington promis'd to inform you but I believe forgot — Whatever expence is incur'd will pay when we have the pleasure of visiting Nottingham Master Betty ^ is now with us — has been at Halifax, Chester- 1 £10 of this was paid by Dr. Wylde to the Clerk of the Peace on 16 July. 2 William Henry West Betty, "the Young Roscius" (1791-1874), first appeared on the stage in 1803, at the age of eleven, and for about five years enjoyed a sensational success. 66 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 field, this town & next week at Stamford — he brings full houses — to be sure he takes the full half — however we get on like a house on fire Yours respectfully Robertson & Manly P.S. — It may be proper to inform you that we pay 2i£ pr. year poor rates, besides Church, Highway & Lamplighting — [Endorsed] Messrs. Coldham & Eendfield [sic] Attorney's at Law Nottingham Post Pd. 210: 45. 1807. April 9 Combination of journeymen tailors A Conviction under the hands of John Ashwell and Edward Swann Gentlemen Aldermen two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace . . . bearing date the seventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and seven of William Aslin, Journeyman Tailor of and for having been concerned in entering into a Contract or Agreement with several other Journeymen Tailors in the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham on the twenty third day of March last past for obtaining an advance of the wages of such Journeymen Tailors contrary to the Statute made in the thirty ninth and fortieth years of the Reign of his present Majesty entituled "An Act to repeal an act passed in the last Session of Parliament, intituled "An Act to prevent unlawful combinations of workmen and to substitute other pro- visions in lieu thereof" For which offence the said Justices did order and adjudge the said William Aslin to be committed to and confined in the Common Gaol ... for the space of two Calendar months to be computed from the date thereof is now filed amongst the records of this Session. And the said William Aslin having at the time of his said Conviction given to the said Justices notice of his intention to appeal from the said Conviction and entering into Recognizance with sufficient Sureties to try the Appeal against the said Conviction at this Session and to abide the Judgement of this Court And he the said William Aslin being now called upon his Recog- nizance now appears and makes his Appeal against the said Conviction and upon hearing the said William Aslin by his Attorney John Vickers and in support of the said Conviction the evidence of Joseph Ward, George Darby, John Johnson Henry Tissington and others It is adjudged by this Court that the said Conviction be affirmed and the same is by this Court affirmed accordingly and this Court doth award and adjudge that the said William Aslin shall and do forthwith pay the sum of five pounds towards the Costs incurred in respect of such conviction and the supporting the same against his Appeal therefrom And the said William Aslin being now present in Court It is further Ordered by this Court that he . . . shall be committed and he is hereby committed to the Common Gaol . . . to the custody of the Keeper thereof there to remain in safe and secure custody for the space and term of two Calendar months to be computed from the affirmance this day by this Court of the said Conviction and the said William Aslin making default in payment of the said sum of five pounds . . . This Court doth 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 67 further Order and direct that if the said sum of five pounds should not be paid by the said William Aslin before the expiration of the said term of two Calendar months that he be further imprisoned in the said Gaol until the said sum of five pounds shall be paid by him the said William Aslin. ^ 356 fo. 213-214. Transportation for theft Whereas at this present General Quarter Session of the Peace Daniel Sulley was convicted of Grand Larceny [in stealing one silk handkerchief of the value of four shillings the property of George Almond the elder, George Almond the younger and William Chapman] It is now thereupon Ordered and adjudged by this Court that he . . . shall ... be transported as soon as conveniently may be to such parts beyond the Seas as his Majesty by and with the advice of his Privy Council shall think lit for the space and term of seven years to be computed from the time of his Conviction above specified, and that in the mean time he shall be committed to the Common Gaol . . . there to remain in safe and secure Imprisonment until such trans- portation can be effected. 2 356 fo. 214. Friendly society The Articles or Rules of a Friendly Society held at the house of Joseph KiUingly the sign of the Jolly Angler in Bellar Gate, Nottingham, are now enrolled amongst the records of this Session. 356 fo. 218. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1807-8 1807. Thursday, 22 October The Sheep and Pig markets To Joseph Lowe Esqr. Sir I take the liberty to state to you that from the manner in which the Sheep and Pig Markets are at present Conducted the Expences attending the Carriage of the Pens, keeping them in repair, loading and unloading the same upon the Drugs ^ which convey them to and from the Market, are so great that I am not able to perform the Terms of the Contract under which I at present rent them. 1 The conviction of Thomas Marshall, Samuel Sterland and William Howitt, for the same offence, was filed on the same day. They, too, were sentenced to two months' imprisonment. 2 Sulley had already been convicted of grand larceny on 17 July, 1806, when he was given permission to enlist in the Royal Marines, and was enlisted in open Court by Captain Owen, of the Portsmouth Division, having been pre\iously adjudged fit for service. The Inspector of Recruits, however, refused to take him, and he refused to enter into general service. On 16 October, Sulley having by then volunteered to serve on board any ship of war, the Court ordered him to be taken to Hull, to be enrolled in the Navy; should he be rejected again, the Gaoler was to convey him to the Isle of Wight, to be enlisted in the Army. Evidently all these efforts to dispose of him had failed, and he had relapsed into crime. 3 Low trucks for carriage of timber, etc. 68 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1807 I beg iCave to submit to you Sir that the Carriage of the Pens loading and unloading the same will in a very short time destroy them. If the Sheep and Pig Markets, together with the Beast Market, could be removed into Parliament Street where the Pens might be suffered to remain Stationary without being in any way annoying to the Publick, the in con - veniencies attending the present Arrangement would be removed and the Corporation relieved from a great Expence. There is now a Charge of £S. 10 incurred in repairing the Pens and for 10 New Fleaks^ which from the reasons before stated I am unable to dis- charge. I therefore humbly request you will have the goodness to lay this statement before the Corporation in order that they may take the same into consideration and grant me such relief as they may be pleased to determine upon. Xottm ... I am Sir your most obedient humble Servant Thos. Barwick. 3567 fo. 19. 1807. Tuesday, 15 December Robert Cox's behaviour Mr. Alderman Allen now produces to this Hall a Letter received from Mr. William Eyre in regard to some language held by Mr. Robert Cox late one of the Members of this Hall abusing the Corporation which he desires may be entered amongst these Proceedings in consequence whereof Mr. Allen now gives Notice that he shall postpone the Motion for conferring a Pension on Mr. Cox (of which he gave intimation at a former Hall) until some future Hall at which he proposes to resume it if it should appear that the statement in the Letter has no foundation in truth. Copy of the Letter above referred to. Sir I have seen Mr. Taylor and he confirms the whole of what Miss Wells told me last Night — that is, Mr. Cox came into their Shop about two Months since and immediately began abusing the whole of the Corporation saying they were all a dam'd sett of beggars — that they all was not worth one Penny excepting Josh. Oldknow with a great deal more abusive language and that they dare not do any other than grant him a Pension I thought it right you should be acquainted with this as I am bold to say I despise the Man who with one breath can ask Charity and with the other deal out Curses — I am Yr. obdt. hble Servt. Mr. Allen. W. Eyre. Short Hill Tuesday Morning. Ordered with the Assent of Mr. Allen that the Town Clerk be directed to send Mr. Robert Cox a Copy of the above Notification on the part of Mr. Allen to this Hall and of the letter above Copied in Order that he may have 1 Hurdles or temporary gates. 1807] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 69 an opportunity if he be enabled or think proper to contradict or explain the circumstances regarding him stated in that Letter. ^ 3567 fo. 26. Report on the Free School We the Mayor Aldermen and Schoolwardens in pursuance of the power committed to us by the Common Hall and of the General Rules and Regula- tions adopted at a Common Hall held on the 17th day of February 1807 in relation to the Freeschool Do report that we have carefully inspected and overlooked the present state and condition of the School in which there are now under education by the Master and Usher 47 Scholars Vizt. 24 under the Master and 23 under the Usher 30 of whom have been taught to write under the inspection of the Master and Usher. We have reason to be perfectly satisfied with the Order and regularity which we have observed to prevail in the School and the attention which has been paid to the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Corporation for the Management thereof . . . The Mayor Aldermen and Schoolwardens think it their Duty to suggest that they are of the Opinion that it would be attended with beneficial effects in provoking emulation and exciting to exertion on the part of the Scholars if the Common Hall were to empower them to give half yearly a Sum not exceeding three Guineas in such Gratuities by way of Prizes in Books as a Reward for the Industry or Merit of such of the Scholars as they may deem most meritorious. [Granted.'] 3567 fo. 27-29. Corporation opposition to enclosure A Deputation from the Burgesses appearing at this Hall to solicit the pecuniary Assistance of this Corporation on behalf of the right claimed by all the Burgesses to the exclusive Commonage in the Fields in opposition to the claim sett up thereto on the part of a certain description of House- holders or Inhabitants of the said Town. Resolved unanimously that this Deputation be informed by this Hall that they think it their duty to assist in the defence of every Right belonging to any Burgess of Nottingham and particularly in the one which is the object of the Deputation to protect. And the Chamberlains are hereby authorized & directed to pay the Sum of Twenty one Pounds to any Person properly authorized to receive the same whenever the cause now in litigation respecting this Right of Commonage shall be at Issue and sett down for trial to be applied towards the Expences thereof. 3567 fo. 29. 1808. Saturday, 2 January Insufficient notice of election Previous to Proceeding on the Election [of William Howitt as Alderman] Mr. Twells and Mr. Allsopp delivered the following Protest. Mr. Allsopp & Mr. Twells entered their Protest against this Meeting. 1 Cox's answer was evidently unsatisfactory, as on February 26, 1808, a proposal to grant him a pension of /10 per annum was lost by 12 votes to 2. 70 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1808 ist That the Mayor ought to have given Notices to the Burgesses at large of an Election of an Alderman in the Room of the late Mr. Alderman Huthwaite. 2nd That Mr. Alderman Huthwaite dying only this day Sennight, & having been interr'd only Yesterday afternoon about 5, And Notices of this Election having been given to these Dissentients, i.e. to the sd. L. Allsopp about 20 Minutes before 6, & to the sd. Chas. Twells about 6 O Clock Yesterday Evening these Dissentients object to such Notice as not being a sufficient legal reasonable Notice. Charles Twells L. Allsopp. 3567 fo. 34-35. 1808. Monday, 18 January Election petition Resolved that the late Sheriffs Octavius Thomas Oldknow and Alexander Strahan be fully indemnified and saved harmless by this Hall in all Costs Charges and Expences which in the necessary Execution of the Duties of their offices they have already incurred in relation to the late Election of Members to serve in Parliament for the said Town or which in consequence of the Petition of Dr Crompton they may be compelled or advised to incur in the Defence of themselves or any Person acting under their authority in relation to the said Election against any Charges which may be made against them by the said Dr Crompton before the Committee of the House of Com- mons or otherwise and that for this purpose the Town Clerk be empowered from time to time by their direction in virtue of this present order to advise with Counsel and to take any steps which such Counsel may deem necessary in this behalf. 3567 fo. 41. Fee farm rent The Deputy Mayor produces to this Hall a Letter received by him from Mark Huish Esquire which he desires may be entered amongst the pro- ceedings thereof and the same is entered accordingly as follows Sir Some little time ago I received a letter from Mr. Corbett to whose Daughters the Fee Farm Rent belongs which is payable from the Corpora- tion of Nottingham they are anxious to dispose of it and have requested that I will advertize it to be sold for 800 Guineas. Before I do this however I think it right to make an offer of it to the Corporation at this price & I will thank you to ascertain & inform me whether it is their Intention to purchase it or not. ^ I am Sir Nottm. Deer. i6th 1807. Your obdt. hble Servt. Edd Swann, Esqr. Deputy Mayor. Mark Huish. 3567 fo. 42. ^ The Corporation declined to purchase it. In April, 1806, Corbett had offered it to them for £1000. l8o8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 7I Free School Ordered on the motion of Mr Alderman Allen that the Sum of £400 be advanced by the Chamberlains to the Schoolwardens they in their account making themselves Debtor to the Chamber Estate in that sum in order that the Schoolwardens may be enabled thereout to defray the expenses lately incurred or at present necessary to be incurred in the repair and improve- ment of the School House and School Rooms and other parts of the School Estate. 3567 fo. 47. 1808 Friday, 29 January Allotment of burgess parts to paupers Dear Sir, At the last Hall 1 was desired to search for Precedents respecting the Allotment of Burgess Parts in the case of the Person claiming being a Pauper in the Workhouse or otherwise receiving aid from the Parish and as I can find no order of Hall on the Subject for several years past I am inclined to think that the question has been usually settled by a verbal communication with the claimant or a Personal Conference or arrangement with the Overseers ... 28th Janry 1808. George Coldham Town Clerk. 3567 fo. 48-49. 1808. Friday, 26 February St. Mary's Workhouse [After protracted negotiations the following agreement was made ."] . . . The Parish of St. Mary To have upon Dog Kennell Hill 4 times the quantity of the Scite of the Square of the old Workhouse and of the detached Buildings Yards and Gardens now occupied by the parish which will amount to about 6240 yards. That part of the Buildings called the Old Buildings to be taken by the Corporation at a valuation as Old materials — That part called the New Buildings to be taken by the Corporation at a valuation as substantial Buildings. The Parish immediately to surrender to the Corporation their present legal Estate in the present Workhouse and adjoining Buildings and premises- but to be allowed to retain possession thereof as Tenants at Will at the annual rent of Two pounds ten shillings for 5 years unless the new Work- house be sooner completed they covenanting to keep the Buildings in the mean time in repair. The Value of the Old and New Buildings to be taken at the period of the parish quitting possession of them, and to be paid for by two equal half pay- ments at 6 & 12 months from that period. ^ 3567 fo. 52-53. Tithes claimed by Vicar of St. Mary's All the Tythes, both great and small of Nether Trent Close appear from the Vicars Terrier to belong to this Vicarage. ^ The parishioners of St. Mary's changed their minds, and decided to rebuild and enlarge the existing workhouse in York Street. See Blackner, p. 69. 72 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1808 All Tythes of every description Except those of Corn and Hay, of the other parts of the Parish of St. Mary, also appear from the Vicars Terrier to belong to the Vicarage. The most considerable of the Vicarial Tithes are, Tithe Agistment for all barren and unprofitable Cattle, Tithe of Milk, Wool, Lambs, Calves, Pigs, &c. — Tithe of Gardens & Corn Mills has for a long time been claimed & paid. As Dr. Bristow cannot learn that the other Vicarial Tithes have been claimed by his Predecessors which he presumes the Vicar has an equal right to, he wishes his Parishioners should first satisfy them- selves whether he is by Law entitled to them which they will probably do by taking Counsel's opinion should such opinion be against the Vicar's claim, they will of course resist it ; but should it eventually turn out to be in favor of it Dr. Bristow will then propose such liberal terms of composition, as, he trusts, they will feel no difficulty in acceding to. ^ John Bristow Jan. 9th 1808. 3567 fo. 54-55. 1808. Monda\% 4 April Election of Aldermen Whereas previous to the late Election of William Howitt Gentleman to be one of the Aldermen of this Corporation Intimation was given by certain Members of this Hall and others that it was in Contemplation to Dispute the legality of the Election of the present Aldermen of this Town and Cor- poration with a view to introduce a new mode of Election differing from that under which the present Aldermen have been Elected and which has pre- vailed as long as any Evidence exists of the mode of Election which has been followed in relation to this Office And Whereas a Rule was made in the Court of Kings Bench in Hilary Term last calling upon John Ash well Gentle- man one of the Aldermen of the said Town to shew Cause why an Information in quo Warranto should not be filed against him to shew by what Authority he claims to be an Alderman of Nottingham — - Resolved . . . that this Hall Do hereby agree to save harmless and in- demnify the said John Ashwell and all other the Aldermen liable thereto against all Costs Charges and Expences which he or they may sustain ... 2 3567 fo. 60. Borough boundary Ordered that the Mickletorn Jury be Directed to go the oldest Boundary Line next Nottingham Castle the next time they go their round and that Mr Hollins be requested to attend for the purpose of more accurately pointing the same out to them. 3567 fo. 63. 1808. Thursday, 26 May Standard Hill Ordered that the Deputy Mayor, Mr Alderman Ashwell, Mr Alderman Howitt Mr Hollins Mr CoUishaw Mr Thomas Carpenter Smith, and Mr 1 The Hall appointed a deputation to meet the landowners of the parish. 2 A committee of four was appointed to manage the defence. l8o8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 73 Allsopp be a deputation from this Hall to examine and report to the next or some subsequent Hall their opinion as to the Jurisdiction of the Corporation as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham or otherwise over the Land called Standard Hill. 1 3567 fo. 68. 1808. Thursday, 21 July Burgess claim to exclusive right of commonage Mr Coldham in open Hall informed the Members thereof that he had been applied to on behalf of the Burgesses Engaged in a Cause in support of their claim to an exclusive right of Commonage in the Fields by Messrs. Twells and Shilton the Solicitors for them for the Inspection of certain of the Hall Books and Extracts therefrom and other Charters and Documents in his possession as Town Clerk and requested that the Corporation will be pleased to give directions as to the conduct they would wish him to pursue Ordered that Mr Coldham be requested to furnish Messrs. Twells & Shilton with all the Information requested and with the Inspection of the Hall Books Charters and all other Documents in his possession which may be serviceable to the Burgesses in the Conduct of the Cause now at Issue and intended to be tried at the next Assizes for the Town of Nottingham. 3567 fo. 72-73. 1808. Thursday, 11 August Removal of Isaac Wylde Mr. Thomas Smith . . . moves that the Cause shewn to this Hall by Mr Isaac Wylde against his being removed from his Seat in the Council of this Corporation in consequence of his now not residing in Nottingham is by no means satisfactor}^ or sufficient And that therefore this Hall do remove and put out the said Isaac Wylde from his office of Senior Common Council Man . . .- 3567 fo. 87. MINUTES OF THE LIVERY COMMITTEE : 1807-8 1808. September 26 Deputation to Mr. Stttton Mr. Enfield moves & is seconded by Mr Smith that a Deputation con- sisting of Mr Enfield & Mr Thos Smith from this Livery Meeting wait upon Mr. Sutton to know the Name of the Author of a Hand Bill sent by Mr Sutton to Mr Enfield & other Members of the Livery Entitled to the Livery of the Corporation of Nottingham such Hand Bill being in the opinion of the mover & seconder of this Resolution a gross Infringement upon the free Judgement of the Livery. 1509 fo. 17. 1 This property had lately been sold by the Duke of Newcastle. 2 Agreed. Wylde had said that he had a warehouse in Nottingham, and that Stephen Brooks was his agent. This was denied by Brooks. Cf. p. 2. 74 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1808 CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1807-8 1808. March 23 Nottingham . . . Received of the Corporation of Nottingham by payment of Mr. Enfield Three Hundred and six pounds & 6s/ in part payment of my Fees as Assessor to the Sheriffs at the Elections in 1806 & 1807. J Balguy. 1829 A, 15, ii. 1808. Michaelmas Paid the Mayoress for pins due Mchs — as pr Rental fo 31 L[edge]r A 245 s d Exd. John Jephson 6/8 Thos Black 1829 A, 46. 1807. September 29 Parish of St. Mary John Allyn Esq Mayor Dr Nottingham To Wm. Hough Clerk To John Johnson Sexton for Providing Laurels &c for Michelmas day . . s d 5 0 2 6 £0 7 6 1829 . A. : 75- £ s d Mr Howard Corporation of Nott 1807 Dr to Thomas Milner [extracts] November 5 by Order of the Mare to Discharg all persons from fireing fire Works . . . . . . i 1829 A, 85. Mr Staveley, on the Corporation Acct 1806 Dr to John Gaskill November 18 To my Charge in putting up to Auction, at the Blks head Inn, Piece or Parcel of Building Land between the West of Mount Street & Park Row 220 Paid for Printed Particulars & Circulating the Same .. .. .. .. .. 17- Paidfor Wine, Room & other Expences .. 136 1807 4. 12. 6 May 20 To Charge in Putting up to Auction the Same Estate, at Thurland Hall . . . . 220 Paid for Circulating & Posting Printed Particulars To Exps of Wine, Room &c at Thurland Hall 2 6 I 0 6 7 17 6 1829 A, 97- l8o8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 75 The Corporation ... To Richard Birch Dr 1808 [Extract] £ s d April 16 Paid the Cr^^er for discharging Persons Irom shewing Stallions in the Market . . I 1829 A, 137. 1808. December 9 Received ... of Messrs Wakefield & Carr late Chamberlains One Hundred Pounds on account of Iron Gates erected at the Shambles — by payment ot Edd: Staveley ;^ioo For Partner and Self Jno: Ash well. 1829 A, 141. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1807-8 The Treasurer ... To George Coldham, Town Clerk, Dr 1808 [Extract] April Drawing hand bill prohibiting all persons from petting or molesting Robert Calvin during his exposure in the pillory; i— Fair Copy and attending the Printer therewith . . o 13 4 6070; 71 b. Town Treasurer Dr. to P. Bailey [gaoler 1808 Extract] April 28th Clothes for Mary Hudson viz i Gown 5/- 2 petticoats 5/6 i Shift 2/- i pair Stockings i/- i pair Shoes 2/- 2 Caps 1/3 2 Handkerchiefs 1/9 Bonnett Money given, & Maintenance 12/6 . . . . i 11 - 6070: 74. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1807-8 1807. October 8 A Bastardy order Whereas it appears unto this Court as well upon the complaint of the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Saint Mary . . . as also by the oath of Elizabeth Bradwell Singlewoman now made before this Court that on the seventeenth day of May last past she was delivered of a female Bastard Child in the said Parish of Saint Mary and that John Gravenor Henson 2 of the said Town . . . Frameworkknitter is the true and natural father of such female bastard Child ... It is now thereupon deter- mined and adjudged by this Court that he the said John Gravenor Henson . . . do pay to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish . . . 1 The last occasion on which the pillory was used. See Date Book, 6 April, 1808. 2 Author of The Civil, political and mechanical history of the frameworkknitters in Europe and America, vol. i, 1831 ; no more was published, for want of support. A brief sketch of Hanson's life and character is given in the introduction to Felkin's History of the machine-wrought hosiery and lace manufacturers. See also Framework- knitters' papers, pp. 137-163. 76 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1808 the sum of twenty five shillings for the expences which have been occasioned to the said Parish . . . touching the birth of the said Female Bastard Child And it is further Ordered by this Court that the said John Gravenor Henson shall pay or cause to be paid to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish . . . the sum of two shillings weekly and every week towards the sustentation maintenance relief and support of the said Female Bastard Child the same to commence and be paid from the birth of the said female bastard Child for and during so long as the same shall be chargeable to the said Parish . . . And the said John Gravenor Henson being present here in Court . . . And this Court having required the said John Gravenor Henson to give Security for the performance of the said Order ... he the said John Gravenor Henson and William Dearman of the said Town of Nottingham Frameworkknitter and James Budworth of the same Town Frameworkknitter Sureties of the said John Gravenor Henson . . . are continued upon their . . . Recognizance for the performance of the said Order . . . 356 fo. 237. Obstruction by shopkeepers Thomas Goodwin, Whitesmith, James Atkin Draper Thomas Clarke Draper, John Bates and Samuel Winks Drapers, Elizabeth Spencer and Sarah Spencer Spinsters Samuel Doubleday Draper, John Woodcock Sadler Thomas Musson Draper, Benjamin Newman Draper George Need Draper Samuel Cullen and Thomas Wright Drapers and Copartners, Charles Hazard Draper, Isaac Orme and Samuel Hulse Ironmongers and John Ashwell Ironmonger now severally and respectively appear and submit to the Presentments made against them by the Constables for laying goods at their Shop doors in the said Town and the Court fine them for the said offence or offences the sum of five shillings each which they pay into Court to the Sheriffs and are thereupon discharged. 350 fo. 244. 1808. April 28 Hounds Gate in disrepair The Grand Jury now return a true Bill of Indictment against the In- habitants of the Parish of Saint Nicholas ... for a Misdemeanor b}' per- mitting and suffering a certain antient King's Highway or Street called Houndsgate containing in length two hundred and eighty seven yards and in width seven yards to be on the first day of March one thousand eight hundred and eight very ruinous miry deep broken and in great decay for w'ant of due reparation and amendment of the same. ^ 356 fo. 283. New Gaol Chaplain Ordered that the Treasurer ... do pay to the Reverend Mr. Dornford the sum of ten pounds and ten shillings as a Gratuity for his Services as Chaplain to the Gaol and that the Clerk of the Peace do write to him acquainting him of the same and of the appointment of Mr. Warneford his Successor. 356 fo. 286. 1 See p. 106. l8o8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 77 Public cleansing WTiereas it appears to this Court that the practice of clearing away and removing Dung Heaps Ash heaps and Manure in the day time in the Town of Nottingham is become a great public Nusance This Court doth therefore Order that no person shall clear away or remove any dung heap ashheap or other Manure within or from the Town of Nottingham between the hours of ten in the forenoon and nine in the evening from new Lady Day to Old Michaelmas Day in every year from the date of this Order on pain of the penalties to be thereby incurred. And this Court doth further Order the several Constables of the said Town to be vigilant in taking notice of any person or persons who shall offend against the foregoing Order and make presentment thereof at the ensuing General Quarter Session of the Peace for this Town. Ordered that these Resolutions be forthwith inserted by the Clerk of the Peace of the said Town in the Nottingham Journal for the information of the Republic [sic]. 356 fo. 286. 1808. July 14 Apothecary to the Gaol Ordered that the Salary of Mr. Basnett as Apothecary to the Gaol ... be advanced to the sum of twenty one pounds. 356 fo. 301. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1807-8 1808. February i Mortgage by the Mayor and Burgesses to Ann Charlton, widow, of ground rents on certain messuages in "Park Row heretofore called Butt Dyke", as security for £400 and interest. 4058. Bond of the Mayor and Burgesses to Ann Charlton, widow, as collateral security for £400 and interest. 4729. Mortgage by the Mayor and Burgesses to Elizabeth Barry, commonly called Lady Santryi, widow, of the George and Dragon, Boot Lane, two messuages adjoining it, a piece of land in front of them, and the Bowling Alley Houses, as security for ;£400 and interest. 4065 a. Bond of the Mayor and Burgesses to Lady Santry as collateral security for £400 and interest. 4065 b. 1 Henry, 4th Baron Barry of Santry, Ireland, was in 1739 attainted and condemned to death for the murder of a footman. He was pardoned, however, and in 1741 was regranted his estates. His first wife having died at Nottingham in 1742, he married Ehzabeth Shore of Nottingham at Flawford in 1750. He was buried at St. Nicholas's Church, 22 March, 1750/1 ; his widow died 28 December, 1816, aged 80. 78 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1808 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1808-9 1808. Wednesday 2 November Condition of the working classes The Mayor communicated to the Hall a Letter received by him from a Mr. Coggan which is ordered to be entered upon the Journals of this Corpora- tion and the same is Entered accordingly as follows — To the Worshipful the Mayor & Aldermen of the Town & County of the Town of Nottingham. Gentlemen, The poor Inhabitants of the Town of Nottingham, being alarmed at the very high price of Flour & Bread, & the prospect of a further advance taking place, at a time, when Labour is scarce & emplo^-ment of every kind, but very moderate at the best, a circumstance this sufficient to rouse the feelings of the Indigent an Event however which has been the occasion of an enquiry being made into the cause & on a fair investigation it has been found to exist among the Manufacturers of these Articles who are not content with a moderate, & reasonable profit arising from the same — This circumstance Gentlemen has urged the industrious poor to adopt a certain plan which if put into execution will be the happy means of throwing off the intolerable Yoke. With this view a Subscription is already opened but in Order to facilitate so important, & so benevolent a design. We the Committee appointed to x\ct In Trust for the subscribing Poor find it truly expedient to call in the aid & assistance of the Rich and Independant In- habitants of the Town of Nottingham & its vicinity, and to this end we have taken the liberty, by our Secretary, of waiting upon You in order that we may know the result of your deliberations on this important subject not doubting but they will be attended with such marks of Your approbation as will highly distinguish, & endear Your names to Generations yet to come — Signed by Order of the Committee. Nottingham. Novr. ist 1808. G. Coggan Wm. Howitt Esqr. Secty.^ Mayor of Nottingham. 3568 fo. 12-13. 1808. Wednesday, 16 November Report of the visitors of the Free School . . . The Mayor Aldermen and Schoolwardens have with the assistance of the Town Clerk examined the progress of the Scholars both under Mr. Toplis the Head Master and Dr. Wood the under Master and have paid attention to the progress of each Pupil in Writing and Accompts. They find there have been during the last half-year twenty seven Scholars educated by Mr. Toplis and twenty six by Mr. Wood and all these have been taught writing and the greatest part of them accompts. The Visitors have adjudged eight Boys on Mr. Toplis's side of the School worthy of receiving Prizes vizt. Thomas Black to whom on account of his 1 The Town Clerk was ordered to ask in what manner the Society wished to receive assistance. 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 79 being the first Latin Scholar and the first in accompts and of his exemplary Conduct they have directed a Gift of Thompsons Seasons of the value of eight shillings to be given. And William Place Robert Brothers Thomas Earnshaw Thomas Calvert William Jenkins and William Sales they have ordered as an inferior Prize a small English Dictionary of the value of four shillings. On Mr. Wood's side they have found seven Boys worthy of reward, Walker, Grundy, Whitt, Billings, Hooton, Hulse, and Whitchurch. Of these to Thomas Walker on account of his merit here and in the writing School where he is preeminent to all competitors they have ordered as a reward a handsome Edition of Thompson's Seasons and to the other Youths an English Dictionary. Besides these the Visitors intend to present Prizes of a similar kind to William Whitchurch, Thomas Earnshaw and Samuel Frost for being the best writers in the School. The Visitors are compelled to recommend to the Corporation the Expulsion of William Jennings for the most shameful and repeated inattention to the School Hours ... 1 3568 fo. 16-17. 1808. Wednesday, 7 December Pension for decayed member of Corporation Ordered . . . that the Annual Sum of Twenty Pounds be allowed to Mr. Statham as a decayed Member of this Corporation, for the Term of his natural life or during the pleasure of this Corporation to commence from the 29th day of September last past. 3568 fo. 23. Lord Byron to be made an honorary burgess The Mayor now . . . gives Notice that he or his Deputy will at the next Hall move that Lord Byron be made an Honorary Burgess of this Corpora- tion he declining to move the actual presentation of him with his Freedom for the present Corporate Meeting in Consequence of his not being yet of Age. 2 3568 fo. 24. 1809. Thursday, 5 January Subscription for corn mill Ordered on the Motion of the Mayor duly Seconded that the Chamberlains be directed to Subscribe the Sum of Twenty Pounds towards the Erection of a New Corn Mill to be Built by Subscription for endeavouring to effectuate a reduction for the benefit of the Poor in the Price of Flour the said Sum of Twenty Pounds to be paid when the Mill is Erected and covered in ard engaged in the actual Process of Manufacturing Flour for the purpose in Contemplation. 3568 fo. 27-28. 1 As a token of their satisfaction, ;^ioo was presented to the Rev. Mr. Toplis and 1^0 to Dr. Wood in addition to their salaries. See p. 54. 2 This was moved on 7th Feb., 1809, and passed with only one dissentient (Mr. Hooton). It is not recorded that the poet ever took the oath. 8o RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 1809. Wednesday, 29 March Tenants of the Chamber estate The Schedule of the Tenants on the Chamber Estate who have attended the Annual Committee, the Premises occupied by them and the annual rent fixed thereon by the Annual Committee and agreed to by the Tenants. TENANTS NAME PAGE IN RENTAL PREMISES OCCUPIED ANNUAL RENT FIXED THEREON Joseph Armitage William Jefferies John Cooper ... Do. Do. Thomas Turner Nathaniel Need Sarah Holmes Wo Thomas James John Harrington John Betts Samuel Barratt Stephen Marsh John Brier Michael Woolley John Straw James Fancote Charles Shelton Joseph Johnson William Jordan William Parr ... Joseph Harrington John Hardy Mary Butterby Wo Richard Williamson Timothy Ogle... Robert Bell ... Samuel Wood... Valentine Johnson Joseph Bowler James Wardley James Wardley Thomas Newstead Samuel Culley Samuel Culley John Godfrey John Trueman William Wright 27 20 20 20 9 9 5 4 5 5 9 4 4 5 19 19 6 19 19 19 19 6 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 20 A Close near the Trent Bridge The Pindar's Fee in the Meadows ... A Close near the Trent Bridge House & Wliarf near Do Weighing Machine Half an Acre of Land in the Clay Field Land in the Clay Field near the Freeschool Lane A House up a yard on Toll House Hill The Dolphin Publick House near Chapel Bar A Messuage & Garden on T. H. Hill A House on Tollhouse Hill ... For Burton Hole in Clay Field A Tenement & Bakehouse near Chapel Bar A House & Garden etc. on T. H. Hill A House on Toll House Hill A House Shop & Shed in Parlt. Street A House in Parliament Row A Chandlers House and another House and Ground enclosed in York Street A House Stable etc. on Toll H. Hill A Shop & Chamber in Back Lane ... A House near Chapel Bar ... A House & Garden on Toll House Hill A House & Garden in Narrow Marsh A House in Narrow Marsh A House & Premises on Toll House Hill A House in Narrow Marsh ... A House & Garden in Narrow Marsh A House & Shop in Narrow Marsh ... A House in Narrow Marsh A Small Garden at the west end of his Leasehold Premises on Toll House Hill A House in Narrow Marsh ... A Garden in Do. A House & 2 Chambers in Do. A House in Do. A Garden in Do. A House in Do. A House in Do. A House in Broad Marsh ... £ s. II - 10 - II 10 50 - 10 - I 5 7 7 3 - 35 - 9 10 4 - 6 10 20 _ 6 10 8 5 II - 5 10 15 _ 18 - 6 - 7 - 7 10 6 10 4 10 14 14 4 - 2 10 13 - 9 " _ 10 7 - - 15 4 10 7 - — 10 6 10 5 10 II - i8o9] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM PAGE ANNUAL RENT TENANTS NAMES IN PREMISES OCCUPIED FIXED RENTAL THEREON £ s. d. John Walker 4 A Piece of Land on Toll H. Hill ... 2 12 6 Ann Lowater ... 13 A House Stable Cow House and Gar- den in Fishergate 14 - - Robert Maddock 20 A House in Broad Marsh II - - William Mills 7 A Tenement in Carter Gate (subject to such alterations as the Com- mittee may make in the Land adjoining his House) 5 - - George Marsland 7 A Tenement in Cartergate ... 6 - - Joseph Harvey 5 A Piece of Land on Toll House Hill (and he agrees to build a screen Wall at the Situation pointed out by and under the direction of Mr. Staveley) I - - Joseph Willoughby ... 18 A Stable and Yard — Leen Side 3 5 - Matthew Inger 14 A Messuage & Garden on Gilliflower Hill 4 - - Micah Gedling 5 A Tenement & Outbuildings upon Toll House Hill 22 10 - Thomas Oliver 15 The Leather Bottle Inn 55 - - Samuel Milner 18 A Stable & Yard— Leen Side 3 - - Jonathan Berrey 18 A Tenement — Leen Side. — To hold the same on sufferance from Lady Day last and to quit the same whenever required by the Corporation at one Months Notice 6 - - John Wright 27 A Shop & Necessary House on Smithy Row 2 - - William Baker Junr. 14 A Rock Hole on Gilliflower Hill late in the Tenure of Richard Bates - 10 - Soloman Baker 14 A Rock House on Gilliflower Hill ... - 10 - William Baker 14 Two Houses & a Stable Do. 2 - - Elizabeth Ecclestone. 27 A House & Shop on Smithy Row . . . 19 - - William Wilson 8 A House opposite Peck Lane 14 - - Thomas Calton 27 A Messuage Warehouse & [sic] on Smithy Row 42 - - Samuel Kilbourn 27 The Nag's Head Publick House Do. 30 - - John Taylor ... 8 A Tenement and two Shops under the Exchange ... 68 - - John Parker ... 8 A Messuage under the E.xchange and a small Shop in Shoe Booths adjoining the Exchange 42 - - Robert Newberry 27 A House on Smithy Row 17 - - Elizabeth Pacey Wo 17 A Stable by the Leen Side ... 2 10 - John Wilson Junr. ... 8 A Shop in Shoe Booths 13 - - Joseph Blackwell 15 A Tenement Stable and Shop o\er it and a Stable and Warehouse in Cheap Side ... 28 - - William Hickhng 6 A Stable on Toll House Hill with a Small room late in Tenure of Widow :Millett tobeadded thereto 5 10 - George Ragg 15 A Tenement in Cheap Side ... 35 - - William Brayley 15 A Tenement in Do. ... 16 - — 82 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 TENANTS NAMES Robert Crane George Almond John Attenburrow Thomas James James Benton Widow of Jno. Wilson William Bradley Joseph Hallam Thomas Porter Do Joseph Rawson William Simpson Thomas Roberts Joseph Armitage Widow of Joshua Hutchinson Thomas WTiittle Junr. George Barker WiUiam Oakland James Porter Wilham Worrall Robert Hutchinson .. Thomas Barwick PAGE IN RENTAL 15 20 10 22 20 22 22 22 22 20 Thomas Wood PREMISES OCCUPIED 22 A 22 A 21 A 21 A 21 A 22 A A House under the Exchange A Stable and part of his Warehouse Saint Anns Well House & Premises Part of the Near Coppice. To hold the same untill Christmas Day next, at which time he agrees without any further Notice to quit and give up the possession thereof to the Corporation he paying ;^i05 for the occupation of the Land from Lady Day last until Christmas Day next A Close near the Trent Bridge A Tenement and Shop near the Ex- change Rock Hole in York Street House in the Rock in York Street Rock Hole in York Street House in York Street Rock Hole in Do. ... An Incroachment by a Rope Walk upon Dog Kennel Hill ... A Skin Yard &c. and Mr. Roberts is informed by the Committee that he must fill up the Pitts against the Leen Mill and to give up all occupancy thereof within four Months from this time Several Houses near the Trent Bridge & for part of the Vault under them A House and Piece of Ground in York Street A Rock Hole in York Street A House in Broad Marsh A Rock Hole in St. Michaels Row . . . A Rock Hole in York Street A Rock Hole Do A Rock Hole in Mansfield Road ... The Sheep Pens — The Compensation to be made by the Persons using them to be fixed by the Corporation at the rate of 2od: per score — Notice thereof to be given by publick Advertize- ment and Thomas Barwick agreeing for the future to provide Sheep Pens and Keep the old ones in repair. A Rock Hole on Gilliflower Hill he agreeing to pay all arrears of rent now due from the time of his first occupation thereof ANNUAL RENT FIXED THEREON £ 57 3 21 15 25 15 5 5 5 15 15 i8o9] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 83 PAGE ANNUAL 1 RENT TENANTS NAMES IN PREMISES OCCUPIED FIXED RENTAL THEREON i S. d. John Abbott and Michael McLoughland 16 A Rock Hole on the Long Stairs ... - 8 _ Thomas Padley 29 NO. OF SHOP The Lambley Estate BROAD SHAMBLES 150 Edward Wright I A Butchers Shop in the Broad Shambles 8 - _ Joseph Armitage 23 Do. Do. 5 - - John Severn ... 17 Do. Do. 5 - - Joseph Nessey 10 Do. Do. 5 - - John Tutin 15 Do. Do. 8 - - Jonathan Smith 16 Do. Do. 5 - - WilUam Gedling 24 Do. Do. 5 - - John Turton Senr. ... 13 Do. in the Cross Shambles ... 6 — — John Turton Junr. ... 9 Do. in the Broad Shambles ... 5 - - Samuel Milner II Do. Do. 5 - - John Cockayne 5 Do. Do. 5 - - William Broadhurst ... 20 A Butchers Shop in the Broad Shambles 5 - - WilUam Plowright ... 19 Do. Do. 5 _ Christr. Dexter 21 Do. Do. 5 — Samuel Hall ... 12 Do. in the Cross Shambles ... 8 — _ James Pearson 18 Do. in the Broad Shambles ... 5 - Thomas Ayre 2 Do. Do. 6 - - John Norman... 22 Do. Do. 5 - - Samuel Hedderley ... 13 Do. Do. 8 - - Edmund Goodall 4 Do. Do. 5 - - Thomas Cockayne 8 Do. Do. 5 - - John Morley ... 6 Do. Do. 5 - - John Tutin 15 Do. Do. 8 - - John Goodall ... 14 Do. Do. 8 - - Samuel Shipham 3 Do. Do. NARROW SHAMBLES 5 ~ ~ Phihp StreUey 2 A Shop in the Narrow Shambles 4 - - Luke Williamson I Do. Do. 8 - - John Armitage 10 Do. Do. 2 16 - John Wheldon 5 Do. Do. 2 16 - James Curtis ... 9 Do. Do. 2 16 - — Tebbutt — Do. Do. Tenant at sufferance— To quit at one week's Notice 2 16 - Joseph Beardsley 15 A Shop in the Narrow Shambles ... 5 - - Joseph Beardsley 16 Do. Do. 2 16 - Adam Nix II PAGE IN RENTAL Do. Do. 6 Alice Wood ... 19 A Stable &c in Narrow Marsh 6 - - John Pepper 3 The Bull Piece Meadows 8 - - John Shipley- ... 19 .\ tenement Shop &c in Narrow Marsh 15 - - 84 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 Schedule A [Tenants who have not attended the Committee to agree to the rents.] ANNUAL RENT TENANTS NAMES NO. OF SHOP PREMISES OCCUPIED FIXED THEREON £ s. d. COUNTRY SHAMBLES Aspinshaw (Sawley) I A Butcher's Shop in the Country Shambles 5 - - D. Beakley, Bingham 3 Do. Do. 3 - - Bagguley (Cotgrave) 2 A Shop in the Country Shambles ... 3 - - W. Horsepool (Bingham) 4 Do. Do. 3 - - John Bower (Ilkeston) 5 Do. Do. 3 - - Saml. Richmond (Shelford) 6 Do. Do. 3 - - Willm. Pahng (Lowdham 7 Do. Do. 3 - - R. Geesing (Costock) 8 Do. Do. 3 - - Thos. Cave (Carlton) ... 9 Do. Do. 3 - - Saml. Richmond (Ratchff) 10 Do. Do. 3 - - Thos. Plackett (Breeson) II Do. Do. 3 - - Not occupied ... 12 Do. Do. 3 10 — Saml. Flewitt (Plumtree) 13 Do. Do. 4 - - (Not occupied) 14 Do. Do. 3 10 - Carver Gotham ... 15 Do. Do. 5 - - G. Turton (Nottingham) 16 Do. Do. 5 - - Porter Cropwell ... 17 Do. Do. 3 10 - Gunn (Bunney) ... 18 Do. Do. 3 10 - Rd. Watts 19 Do. Do. 3 10 - Horsepool (Bingham) 20 Do. Do. 3 10 - A. Lawrence (Rempston) 22 Do. Do. 3 10 - J. Ogle (Radcliffe) ... 23 Do. Do. 3 10 - Geo. Severn (Nottingham) 24 Do. Do. 5 10 - John Brown (Ruddington) 25 Do. Do.. 5 10 - James Pilkinton (Burton) 26i Do. Do. 4 10 - Ward 28 Do. Do. 4 10 - Saml. Taylor (Burton) 29 Do. Do. 3 10 - Willm. Potter (Cropwell) 30 Do. Do. 3 10 - i8o9] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 85 ANNUAL RENT TENANTS NAMES NO. OF SHOP PREMISES OCCUPIED FIXED THEREON £ s. d. Saml Blatherwick (Beeston) 31 Do. Do. 3 10 - John Linsdale (Ruddington) 32 Do. Do. 3 10 - R. Hardy (Hickling) 33 Do. Do. 3 lO - Posnett 34 Do. Do. 3 10 - William Richmond (Carlton) 35 Do. Do. 3 10 - Richard Salt (Sandy Acre) 36 Do. Do. 3 - - Foster (Ratcliffe) 37 Do. Do. 3 - - T. Martin (Mapperley) 3« Do. Do. 4 10 - Peet (Spoondale) ... 39 Do. Do. 3 - - Edwd Collishaw (Hickling) 40 Do. Do. 3 - _ Archer 41 Do. Do. 3 - - S. Goodman (Ockbrook) 42 A Butcher's Shop in the Country Shambles 3 - - John Goodman (Ockbrook) 43 Do. Do. 3 - - Coape (Elverston) 44 Do. Do. 3 - - Thomas Parlby (Broughton) 45 Do. Do. 3 - - Samuel Wright 46 Do. Do. 3 - - James Dickson 47 Do. Do. 4 - - Thompson (Sawley) ... 48 Do. Do. 4 - - Brown (Long Eaton) 21 NO. IN RENTAL Do. Do. 3 10 Samuel Calton 2 2 A Rock House ^Mansfield Road - 5 - Samuel Roberts 18 A Skin Yard &c. by the Leen Side 6 6 - Mr. Aln. Thos. Oldknow ... 9 A Close in Wood Lane 3 10 - Thomas Rawson 21 A Piece of Ground near the Park Pales - 10 - Schedule B [Here follow recommendations of the Annual Committee as to applications for tenancy, inchiding the following entry .'] Your Committee have resolved to recommend it to the Hall that the several Persons having Stalls for selling Meat in front of Smithy Row do in future pay a rent for their standing and for the stowage of their Stalls at the rate of one shilling per week if not a Burgess of Nottingham and six pence a week if the same are occupied by a Burgess of this Town — the additional six pence to be paid by persons who are not 86 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 Burgesses being payable for the Stallage from which it is intended the Burgesses should be freed and the six pences to be paid by the Burgesses being payable for the stowage of their Stalls to which payment the Burgesses are intended to be subject. ^ 3568 fo. 42-51. The Schedule of the Tenants on the Bridge Estate who have attended the Annual Committee the Premises occupied by them and the Annual Rent fixed thereon by the Annual Committee and agreed to by the Tenants. PAGE ANNUAL RENT TENANTS NAMES IN PREMISES OCCUPIED FIXED RENTAL THEREON i s. d. John Gregory 2 A Close near Chain Pool 7 - - John Cooper ... 13 For the Close called the Ozier Garth 15 TO - Joseph Cox 2 A Garden near Chain Pool ... 12 - Ann Barton ... 10 A Garden at Pennyfoot Style 2 10 - John Caunt ... 6 The Privilege of a road over Thomas Freeman's Garden To hold the same as a monthly Tenant at the rate of one shilUng per Month and to quit at a month's notice - - - Catherine Brittain II A House in St. Peter's Church Side 5 10 - Miss Pearson ... 12 A House in Stoney Street ... 13 - - Miss Barbara Sherwin 12 Do. 26 - - Richard WTiitchurch II A House in St. Peter's Church Side 7 10 - William Stevens II Do. Do. 10 - - Richard Satterthwaite II Do. Do. 26 - - Henry Pacy ... 4 A Tenemt with Appurts in Fishergate 10 - - John Smalley 9 A Messuage with Appurts at the East end of Narrow Marsh ... 22 - - John Attenburrow ... 14 A Close near Wood Lane end 14 - - Peter Black 9 A Tenemt at the East end of Narrow- Marsh 13 10 - John Pollers ... 9 A Messuage with Appurts near the East end of Narrow Marsh 27 - - John Pollers ... 9 A House adjoing. the foregoing House. To hold the same for six Months from Lady Day last he engaging to surrender the same up at that time empty 9 - - George Paling 13 A House at the Trent Bridge 7 10 - Samuel Wilkinson 6 A House with the Appurts in Lister- gate 25 - - •JS- •}{• w Schedule C \Tenanls who have not attended the Committee to agree to the rents. '\ The Sheriflfs ' 13 I The Toll House at Trent Bridge ... : 12 j Do. The Stable 3568 fo. 55-57. 1 This recommendation was adopted by the Council. i8o9] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 87 The Schedule of the Tenants on the School Estate who have attended the Annual Committee, the Premises occupied by them and the annual Rent fixed thereon by the Annual Committee and agreed to by the Tenants. TENANTS NAMES PAGE IN RENTAL PREMISES OCCUPIED ANNUAL RENT FIXED THEREON Widow of Joseph Mottram ... John Kendall ... Henry Cox Richard Booker John Perrey ... Samuel Bennett John King William Clarke William Bains Samuel Wigley William Merrin Sheldon & Green Clifford Caunt Edward Ward Francis Wright Richard Wilson John Tatton ... William Richardson Elizabeth Page Sarah Milner ... John J as Dickisson A House in Goosegate. A Room to be added thereto now in the Tenure of the Exors of Mrs. Caunt Rooms in Paul Court A House in St. Peter's Church Yard and another House adjoining in Paul Court A House and Cellar in St. Peter's Church Yard A Tenement and Shop in Broad Lane A Tenement in Shoe Booths A House etc. in Petergate and a Stable in Paul Court A House in Beck Lane A Tenement with Appurts in Broad Lane Rooms in Paul Court A House in Paul Court Cellars in Petergate ... A House and Premises in Goosegate subject to such deductions from the rent of ;^33 per Annum as the Corporation may make for such part of his Premises as upon the intended alteration shall be taken from them A House and Garden in Hockley ... A House in St. Peter's Church Yard School Rooms Paul Court and he agrees not to use any other than the small Necessary House on the left hand of the Yard until a new Necessary House be built for him by the Corporation and then only to use the new Neces- sary House and to pay such further Rent for the said new Necessary House as shall be affixed by the Corporation An Acre in the Clay Field and two pieces of Ground formerly Jack- sons Land in the Meadows A Tenement in Bridlesmithgate A House in St. Peter's Church Yard Land in the Sand Field 13 13 18 9 16 4 7 3 5 33 7 4 3 25 6 10 15 10 15 88 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 PAGE ANNUAL RENT TENANTS NAMES IN PREMISES OCCUPIED FIXED RENTAL THEREON / s. d. Thomas Pepper 3 A Close in High Cross 6 - - John Tutin I A Tenement with Appurts in Broad Lane 15 - - Thomas Mayfield I A House in Beck Lane 4 - - George Bowley's Wo 3 A Tenement & Garden in Hockley 14 - - Schedule E [Tenants ivho have not attended the Committee to agree to the rents.'] Marv Love 4 A House in Paul Court 3 5 - Joshua Bennett 4 Malt Rooms 16 - - ;Mary Hotham 5 A Tenement and Premises near the Week Day Cross Together with ^ a Percentage on Money laid out pursuant to an Order of Hall on this Subject 35 - - 3568 fo. 59-61. 1809. Thursday, i June Holidays at the Free School Ordered on the Report of Mr. Alderman Swann one of the Schoolwardens to the Hall that the Town Clerk be directed in the Name of this Hall to write to Dr. Wood at the Freeschool inclosing him a Copy of the standing Order for the regulation of the Freeschool respecting Holydays and to request that for the future upon any occasion of Dr. W^ood's being desirous of giving his Scholars a Holiday he do precisely communicate such his wishes thro' the medium of Mr. Toplis to the Schoolwardens. 3568 fo. 74-75. The Mayoress's Sergeant [. . . Ordered in pursuance of the Report of the Annual Committee] . . . That the Sum of Twelve Pounds Per Annum be paid by the Chamberlains to commence from Christmas Day last (exclusive of any Salary or Emolu- ment at present payable to him) to Richard Birch the Mayoresses Serjeant for collecting the Rents of the new Butchers Stalls in the Market Place and the taking Care of the new Gates to the Shambles and opening and shutting the same according to the Directions received from or to be received from Mr. Alderman Swann to whose Vigilance the general Inspection and Arrange- ment of the Shambles & Market Place is committed subject to the General Power of Controul legally residing in the Mayor and Common Council. 3568 fo. 77. The Town Crier Ordered in further pursuance of the said Report of the Annual Committee that the Sum of Five Pounds Per Annum be from henceforth during the Pleasure of this Corporation paid by the Chamberlains to William Goddard the Town Crier in lieu of the Corporation finding him a House Rent free as they did the late Bellman Thomas Milner. og^g fo. 78. 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 89 1809. Friday, 16 June Election of honorary burgesses Whereas a Rule was made in the Court of Kings Bench in Hilary Term last which has been since made absolute calling upon Samuel Bird one of the Burgesses of the said Town to shew Cause why an Information in quo Warranto should not be filed against him to shew by what authority he claimed to be a Burgess of Nottingham to which he had been regularty and duly admitted by a Vote or Resolution of the Majority of the Members of this Hall on the 4th day of November, 1807. Resolved on the motion of ]\Ir. John Houseman Barber (seconded in due form by Mr. Nathaniel Need) (Mr. Hooton alone protesting against it and against the proceedings of this Hall as far as relates to it) that this Hall do hereby agree to save harmless and indemnify the said Samuel Bird against all Costs Charges and Expences which he has already or may hereafter sustain expend or be put unto bv reason of the said Rule or by reason of any Information in quo Warranto to be filed against him in pursuance of the present Rule And this Corporation do hereby appoint the ]\Iayor and all the Aldermen of the said Town to be a Com- mittee with full power and authority to conduct and manage the Defence of the said Samuel Bird in Case the same shall in consequence of any such Rule or other like proceeding become necessary or expedient in relation to the Validity of his Election as one of the Burgesses of the said Town And this Hall do order direct and impower the Town Clerk to take such legal Steps at the Expence of this Corporation under the direction of the said Committee as he may be advised or consider to be material or conducive to the Defence of the said Samuel Bird and in support of what we apprehend to be the ancient and legal mode of electing and admitting persons into the Office of a Burgess of the said Town And this Hall doth hereby direct that an order and authority in writing in the Name of this Corporation be made out and sealed with the Common Seal of this Corporation for that purpose. And the Mayor for the time being is hereby fully authorized to audit and settle and order payment by the Chamberlains of all such Expenditures or Bills as may be made or appear to be due to the Town Clerk from this Corporation in consequence of any Proceeding had in pursuance of the present Order of Hall or incurred previous hereto by the said Samuel Bird in relation to the said Rule.i 3568 fo. 80-81. 1809. Tuesday, 15 August Use of wood in building Ordered in pursuance of the . . . Report [of the Annual Committee] that no other than English Oak or Foreign Timber be henceforth permitted to be used in any Building which may be erected upon any of the Corporation Estates let upon Lease or otherwise and that Mr. Coldham do forthwith inform "Sir. Robert Stocks of this Order. 3568 fo. 92. ^ No. 4081 is a collection of papers relating to the cass of Rex. v. Bird. go RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 Bridge over Tinker's Leen Ordered . . . that a Brick Bridge be forthwith erected by the Bridge - masters over the Tinkers Leen in the Meadows on the road to Wilford at the place where there is now a Wood Foot Bridge and that Mr. Staveley be charged with carrying this Resolution into effect. 3568 fo. 92-93. 1809. Wednesday, 27 September Right of commonage A Deputation from the Committee appointed by the Burgesses of Notting- ham to ascertain the right of Commonage in the Fields of the said Town and protect the same from Incroachment by persons not having any such Rights of turning in their Cattle now appear at this Hall and state that they have incurred great expences in the performance of their Duty and parti- cularly in two separate Actions at Law in which they have been engaged for the purposes aforesaid and that their Funds are not sufficient to defray such Expences and the}^ thereupon crave the pecuniary assistance of this Corporation. Ordered that the Chamberlains be authorized to subscribe the Sum of /10. 10. towards Defraying the Expences of the said Committee to be paid to such Persons as the Committee may appoint. 3568 fo. 103-104. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1808-9 The Treasurer ... To Sarah Milner 1808 [Extract] from ist May To cleaning the Council Chamber previous to the Prisoners hearing divine Service three times . . . . . . . . . . 3/- 1830 A, 68. 1809. October 24 Nottingham . . . Dr. Sir/ I have received your Favour of this date enclosing a Check value twenty Guineas being the Corporation Subscription to the Vaccine Institution 1 & [here] with 2 return you a Receipt signed by m[e as] 2 Treasurer of the society I am Dr Sir Yrs. very trul}' Mr. E. Staveley Charles Pennington. 1830 A, 166, i. 1809. November 11 Corporation. Nottingham . . . Received of Messrs. Swann & Morley late Chamberlains, the Sum of Two Guineas being Two Years Sala[r]y for cleaning Weekday Cross by Payment of Edd Staveley /220 P Bailey [gaoler] 1830 A, 170. 1 Established 1805. 2 Square brackets indicate a tear in the MS. 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 9I 1809. October 7 Wright Coldham Esqr. Corner of St. James Street Market Place Nottingham . . . Bought of E. Lingford & Son, Working Jewellers, Gold & Silversmiths, Ironmongers &c.i To Cleaning Burnishing & PoUishg. very large Silver gilt mace done up as new Do. D: 2 Smaller Do and Wand . . Do Silver gilt Cup . . New Key to Box for Mace I I 0 12 0 5 0 I 0 £1 19 0 1830 A, 201, ii. 1809. August 20 Sir/ I reed yours dated Aug 4th Cov^ering a Bill Value one hundred and four- teen pounds i8s/ on Acct for Stone Deliver'd at Nottingham for the use of the Corporation of Nottingham- — am Sorry you think it a matter of In- difference with me in attending to your orders for I certainly Consider it my Duty as well as Interest to send you what paving Stone I can — have offer 'd my workmen more wages if they would not go a reaping this harvest (which they generall}- do for a fortnight) — to enter into agreemt about Quantity and Time for Delivery hope youU excuse as I am sure I shall exert my best endeavour to oblige so good a Customer — I am your much obligd Sert Mountsorrel . . . John Adderly. 1830 A, 208. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1808-9 The Treasurer ... To George Coldham . . . 1809 {Extracf] £ s. d. March 30 Drawing advertisement threatening prosecu- tion of aU persons who shall hereafter shoot at marks in the fields fair copy & attendmg p rmter therewith . 13 4 6071: 8. The Treasurer . . . Dr to George Stretton 1808 & 1809 [Exlraci] December 31 — January 7 Subscription for Spanish Patriots 6071: 15 15, i. Gentelmen of the Corporation ... to Saml. Woodward 1808 [Extract] £ s. d. April 6 4 Sheriff Rods 0 6071: 4 17. 6 i. * Printed heading. 92 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 The Treasurer ... To Richard Birch Dr 1809 I s. d. January 11 To amount expended since the last Michael- mas Sessions in relieving Vagrants . . 9 4 11 To my Salary for the same period on account thereof ., .. .. .. .. 11- 13th Jany Receivd Richd Birch. £10 5 II 6071: 79. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1808-9 1808. October 6 Proposed lunatic asylum Ordered in pursuance of the Act of Parliament passed in the forty eighth year of the present King entitled "An Act for the better care and maintenance of Lunatics being Paupers or Criminals in England" That the Clerk of the Peace be directed in the name of the Magistrates now assembled to give public Notice in the Nottingham Journal and Review three several times before the next Quarter Sessions of the Peace that it is the intention of the said Magistrates at their next General Quarter Session of the Peace to be holden for the said Town to take into consideration the expediency and propriety of providing a Lunatic Asylum or House for the reception of Lunatics and other insane Persons within the said Town and County of the Town of Nottingham and of appointing a Committee of Magistrates to treat with any one or more of the adjacent Counties if they should be desirous of uniting for that purpose And that at the next Meeting of General Quarter Session of the Peace, at which, in pursuance of the notice so directed to be given by the Clerk of the Peace as aforesaid, the expediency and propriety of providing a Lunatic Asylum as aforesaid shall be taken into consideration It is intended in case it should be deemed expedient to promote the Erection of a Lunatic Asylum within the said Town also to consider and determine how far it would be expedient to unite and join with any Lunatic Asylum already built and established or intended to be built & established by volun- tary contribution within the said Town of Nottingham or elsewhere in any adjoining County and to appoint a Committee of Magistrates in obedience to the directions of the said Act of Parliament to treat with and enter into and subscribe such Agreement with a Committee of Governors Directors or Subscribers to such Voluntary Institution on this subject as they may deem just and equitable such Committee being authorized and appointed by a Majority of such Subscribers to be called by public Advcrtizement in manner provided by the said Act of Parliament. 1 356 fo. 321-322. 1 A similar notice was ordered to be published on 12 January, 1810. The resolutions passed in that month by the Committee of justices of the peace for Nottinghamshire and the Committee of voluntary subscribers were published in the form of a pamphlet by S. and J. Ridge, of Newark, and as they are almost identical with the resolutions of the Town justices, the latter are not printed here. The foundation stone of the Asylum was laid on 31 May, 1810, and the building opened on 12 February, 181 2, on the site of the present King Edward's Park, Carlton Road. Part of the building, not demolished when the park was formed, became the Dakeyne Street Lads' Club. 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 93 1809. January 12 Hydrophobia Ordered that the Treasurer . . . do . . . pay ... To the Constables . . . for destroying Dogs during the late Alarm created by the Hydrophobia the sum of eighteen pounds and thirteen. 356 fo. 347. 1809. April 13 Account of the cotmty rate It is Ordered that the Treasurer . . . do . . . pay ... To the Treasurer . . . for making out a detailed Account of the Receipts and Disbursements relating to the County Rate from 1799 to 1808 the sum of five pounds and five shillings. 356 fo. 353-354- MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1808-9 1809. June 24 Glasshouse Lane Lease by Henry Key worth of Bawtry, Yorks., gentleman, with the consent of the Mayor and burgesses, to Matthew Hannah, joiner, for 35 years from 25 December last, of a joiner's shop in Glasshouse Lane, at a yearly rent of £4. 5450 f. 1809. July 28 Method of electing Aldermen : case of Rex v. Ashwell : summing up Mr. Justice Le Blanc — Gentlemen of the Jury, This is a Proceeding, in which the Crown calls on the Defendant John Ashwell to shew his Title to be an Alderman of Nottingham, which he has for some years enjoyed. He sets out that Title, as he was bound to do. He states that the Burgesses of Nottingham were incorporated in the time of Henry the 6th by that charter by which among other things they and their Successors might from time to time elect from among themselves seven Aldermen of which one was always to be elected the Mayor — It is then stated that in 1577 the Maj-or and Burgesses made a Certain bye Law by which they deputed a certain select part of themselves to wit the Mayor, the Recorder, Aldermen, Coroners, the Common Council men and such of the Burgesses as had served or did serve the office of Chamberlain or Sheriff, and called the Livery or cloathing Burgesses, or so many of them as should be duely assembled to elect Alder- men. He then states in the year 1802 at an iVsscmbly duely held of this Select Body that he was elected an Alderman. The questions put in issue on this Record are ist. whether such a Bye Law was ever made as stated, by the Mayor & Burgesses, that is by the Body at large at the distance of time that has been stated in 1577. And then as to the other two questions — the duely assembling of the Select Body and Mr. Ashwell's election on the 15th of September 1802 by that Body there can be no doubt for that is not disputed. Yes they rely on 94 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 it. The other and the only question for you to consider, and on which the other two must follow is — whether you have sufficient evidence, that the Mayor and Burgesses of Nottingham made such a Bye Law as that which is stated upon this Record. Now, there are a few principles which cannot be questioned in point of Law. It is perfectly clear Law, that where a Charter gives the right of Election of any particular officers of the Corporation (the present question only relates to the election of Aldermen) but where the Charter gives the right of election to the Body at large, that Body at large may either of them- selves exercise that right of election. Or they may transfer from themselves that right of election to any select part of the Corporation. And that they may so do for the best of all possible reasons especially in the Election to offices in which is concerned the administration of Justice — the Elections of Aldermen being vested in the smaller Number great inconvenience is avoided particularly in cases of contest where there is a probability and danger of popular tumult. All these Aldermen are Justices of Peace and to be concerned in the administration of Justice and if the Election were to be made by the Body at large instead of the Select body, there might be considerable risk and danger of tumult and confusion every time a Vacancy happened either by the death of an Alderman or on his resignation. It is equally clear Law that where there is no provision in a Charter directing that Bye Laws may be made by any part of the Corporation or by any description of men, that the Body at large have inherent in them, the right and the power of making Bye Laws, and that none but the Body at large can make effectual Bye Laws. There is another principle which I state as clear : That length of un- interrupted usage for a great number of years is a ground on which in point of Law a Judge or a Jury are authorized and are bound to find that there must have been a legal commencement as a ground for such usage — Suppose they find that usage to have been for a great number of years according to that Bye Law. And it is not necessary in such cases to produce where his Title is founded originally on written Documents, to produce those written Documents on which he relies, and which may have been lost in the lapse of time — But where there has been a long and an uninterrupted right, the Law in support of that uninterrupted right and enjoyment will presume a legal Title, and a legal commencement to the right, tho' such Documents cannot now be produced. All these principles I state as clearly established in point of Law. And with these principles you will apply your minds to the consideration of this question whether you find in this case sufficient ground to authorize you to say that there was a legal Commencement to this mode of Election of Aldermen by this long usage which has prevailed for such a length of time and up to the present period. At no period of time have they been able on the part of the Crown by looking through the Books of the Corporation to shew one instance of the election of an Alderman in this Corporation made by any description of persons except this Select Body called the Cloathing, consisting of the Mayor the Aldermen, the Recorder the Coroners, the 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 95 Chamberlains, and of the Senior and Junior Council & of those who had served the office of Chamberlain or of Sheriff. These are all the persons, I think, who are described as being of the cloathing. And there is no instance from the earliest time of an Alderman who was ever elected by any other description of persons. That without going through the Entries — certainly as to the Body at large to whom all the grants were originally made by the Charter of King Henry the 6th there never has been any trace of an Election found in the Books of the Corporation or in the Memory of living Witnesses in which they exercised that right. They state therefore that, which was the only legitimate mode in which this right could be exercised immediately after the granting of the Charter of Henry the 6th, There might be conveyed this Power of Election to this Select Body by this Bye Law which might be made by the Mayor and Burgesses, who are the only persons legally com- petent to make such a Bye Law. And the question for you to determine is whether or no, you have sufficient before you to say that tho' this Bye Law or Instrument cannot be produced yet that that Bye Law was made by the only persons competent to make it — And they find from 1577 — i^ is not necessary to state the precise time or period when such a Bye Law was made. They begin with the year 1577 and shew you a great number of Entries in the Books. And these Enterics [sic] were produced to shew the legality of Mr. Ashwell's Election the Defendant. The first Entry in the Books of the Corporation which they produced was in 1577. And by that it appears that was an Election of an Alderman by Mr. Mayor, the Sheriffs Coroners, & Chamberlains, of the Town of Nottingham. And then follow the names of the Recorder and Justices of the Peace and the same Election was made with the assent of all the Burgesses of the said Town of Notting- ham on such a day. That is the first Entry, which they produce in 1577. And there is a list of all the persons who were present at the Election in their respective characters, and the cloathing which they say are entitled to elect the Alder- men. It appears on that day there was the Election of two persons and the initials of different persons which they state was the manner in which the votes were taken by putting the initials of the Candidates opposite to the names of the Electors to shew whom the}^ voted for. In some of the Entries afterwards the names of the different persons are mentioned and the year of the Reign of Q. Elizabeth when the Elections took place. El Sequntur Nomina Electorum. On the part of the Deft, it was contended that must mean the names of the Electors. And it is perfectly clear it must be so and cannot as Mr Clarke contended mean the names of the Elected because it contains the names of the Cloathing of the Sheriffs, Chamberlains &c whose names could not be put down as elected at that time, and therefore they must be a List of the Electors. And these several Entries were Entries of Electors made according to that usage, which they state originated in a Bye Law, namely that that description of persons or select Body should enjoy that right of Election and that they were the persons in whom the Body at large wished it to reside. And without going through all the Entries, that have been read you this is perfectly clear that from the year 1577 down to the present time without 96 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 a single exception to the Contrary, the election of Aldermen had been made by this Select Body. And at the different periods of our history and at times when the rights of Corporations have been questioned — at a time when the charters of all these Corporations were seized and the Parties compelled to surrender them And then afterwards, after the Accession of King William and 0. Mary when their charter was again restored to them with all their former rights and privileges, under the New Charter or Charter of restoration the Elections went on in the same manner as they had done before by the Select Body. And the argument they draw on the part of Mr. Ashwell in support of this usage is if it had not had a legal Commencement their attention was called to it and they had a full knowledge of all their rights. At that particular period, their attention was fixed on them and yet immediately after the New Charter the Elections go on uniformly as they had done before and yet no objection is made to this power of election which was exercised by this Select Body — against this right in the Select Body. An uniform and un- interrupted Usage for a long period of time lead to the conclusion and justify a Jury and call on them indeed to presume that such a Bye Law did exist, unless they can see from the Course of the evidence or from observation some thing to enable them to say that the exercise of that right could not originate in that Bye Law but in something else. Now on the part of the Crown — the question that arises on Mr. Ash well's election is — they say in the first place from the Entries they produce to you there was another Body in this Corporation in the habit of making Bye Laws and orders and therefore you are to presume if there was any Bye Law made as is contended on the part of Mr. Ashwell in 1577, that it could not have been made by the Body at large — by the Mayor and Burgesses at large but that it must be a Bye Law made by another Body — namely the Common Hall, who clearly had no right to make bye Laws. And they ground that on Entries which were read on the part of the Crown. The first of these, which was read was in 1503, and at different periods when regulations have been made but in no case except one which I shall observe by and by was there any regulation order or Bye Law respecting the Election of Aldermen. But this Body of the Common Hall had been making some regulations with respect to certain subjects, but none certainly with respect to the election of Alder- men. There is no regulation on this subject to be found in the Books of the Corporation except one which took place in the year 1708. And the argu- ment on the part of the Crown is that another Body namely the Common Hall have been making some Regulations in the Corporation, but never interfered with the Election of Aldermen. You must presume this usage which has prevailed for 250 years uninterrupted has originated in a Bye Law made by that Body which was not competent to make it: for none but the Body at large is competent to make a Bye Law. On that argument it is that without shewing the Common Hall ever did make Bye Laws, you are desired to presume a Bye Law to have been made by that Body, and such an one as has never been resisted for these 250 years, which Bye Law if made by the Parties that had a right to make it would have been valid but which if made by this Body the Common Hall would have been invalid and might have iSog] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 97 been disputed. To be sure where there has been the enjoyment of a right or Franchise for such a length of time, and which may be referred to a valid Commencement, it would be more natural to refer it to a legal origin than to one that would render the usage of no use. It would be a strange argument to say that if you can refer an usage either to a valid or invalid origin that you ought to refer it to an origin that is to make it invalid rather than to a valid Commencement. The two instances on which they rely on the part of the Prosecution are where some regulations had been made and in one of them with respect to Elections of Aldermen. The first was in 1702. It was a Memorandum among several others in the Mayor's Book — a Memorandum dated March 3d, 1702 that one Gregory Clercy^ was brought before that House, and discharged of fishing. The next was a Memorandum or Entry that it had been agreed at a Com- mon Hall that an Order produced by Mr. Alderman Smith for preventing persons not free of the Corporation or free by apprenticeship to use any trade within this Town on such penalties as are therein contained — It shall be engrossed on Parchment, and have the Common Seal affixed to it in order to be made a sufficient standing Bye Law for that purpose by the assent of the Judges at the next assizes. So that this was a regulation with respect to prohibiting some perons not free of the Corporation from using any Trade. It is to be engrossed and the Common Seal of the Corporation affixed to it And presented to the Judges at the next Assizes to be approved of by them. But whether or not this was ever afterwards carried into Execution does not appear. Nor did they shew that it ever was engrossed or was ever presented to or approved of by the Judges, whose approbation of it must be necessary. But this was a regulation of a different description. It was not a Bye Law respecting the Election of Aldermen. And therefore it does not follow that another Body who had a right to make a Bye Law, did not make it. It does not make invalid that Bye Law which it does not appear that Body ever did make. The next is an Entry in the Books of the date of 1708. And it was read in evidence on the part of the Crown. It was dated Deer i6th, 1708 when Samuel Watkins^ was Mayor. There was a Meeting of the Common Hall composed of the Mayor Aldermen Senior and Junior Council And it is there recited — "Whereas Mr. William Drury was lately elected one of the Alder- men of this Town irregularly and contrary to the ancient Custom thereof. It is therefore ordered that for the future no person shall be elected an .Alderman of the said Town of Nottingham from the cloathing but that the Aldermen shall be elected out of the Senior Council only" &c: And they say on the part of the Crown they can shew by that that the Election of Aldermen made by the Select Body has been made so far ac- cording to this Law in 1708 that there are but very few exceptions. There has been but one exception since 1708,-1 shall state the Evidence. From the year 1708 to the present time they all appear to have been taken 1 Clarkston. See Vol. VI, p. 16. 2 Watkinson. 98 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 out of the Senior Council except in one instance in 1733 when Thomas Langstoni was elected who was Sheriff. And William Drury protested against that Election. So that from 1708 they were elected with that excep- tion according to this regulation. This was a void regulation. Because even tho' it had been made by the Body at large who had a right to make Bye Laws, they could not make a Bye Law to narrow the number of persons to be elected tho' the}- might make a Bye Law to reduce the number of Electors because the one is reasonable in as much as it tends to prevent popular tumult and confusion The other is not so in as much as narrowing the number of the eligible is not necessary to prevent tumult. And of course the number of the Body out of whom the Election is to be made cannot be reduced. But from 1577 down till 1708 the Elections have been by the Select Body, which right and power they claim under the Bye Law of 1577 3-"^ the con- clusion which is attempted to be drawn on the part of the Crown does not follow arising from the regulation of 1708, because it is bad being made by a description of persons, who had no right to make that regulation or any regulation at all — whether they acted under it or not that cannot affect the present question unless you shall be satisfied that the Body who made that regulation that the same Body must have made the regulation in former times that is the first Bye Law — unless you shall be satisfied that the B^-e Law of 1577 was made by those who had no right to make such a regulation that will give a legal commencement to the usage of upwards of 230 years under which all the Elections have been constantly made — under which when there was any body to be elected to fill up the office of Alderman he has been elected regularly from that time down to the present. I do not go through all the other regulations that were made and which were produced in evidence on the part of the Crown as they are wholly unconnected with the Elections of Aldermen. I think they may be laid entirely out of the case. They were made with a different View. They do not become material in this Inquiry they are totally unconnected with it and are mere regulations with respect to the different subjects therein stated. The Entries of 1702 and of 1708 are the only two instances in whicli that Body the Common Hall seem to have taken any step with respect to any Election or with respect to the making of any Bye Law. The first of these the Entry of 1702 respects only a Bye Law to be approved of by the Judges and respected persons who were not freemen exercising any Trade in the Corporation and had nothing to do with the Election of Aldermen. The other (the Entry of 1708) affected to regulate these Elections which had been for a great number of years carried on by the Select Body by confining the Elections of Aldermen to the Senior Council. The next argument that is urged on the part of the Crown is this — That from the period of 1577 down to 1708, the Elections by this select Body have been made out of persons, it is true, who are Burgesses but out of persons who were of the Cloathing — of the Select Body. He who was elected might be or not any person of the Select Body. The Select Body was always eligible as well as the Body at large. And the Electors were at liberty to chuse one 1 Langford. 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 99 of the Cloathing or not. And in all the Elections of Aldermen from the \'ear 1577 down to 1708 the persons elected were of the Cloathing except in nine instances and six Mandates from the Crown. The}' were persons not of the cloathing. All the others were of the Cloathing — those persons who had passed through the office of Chamberlain or Sheriff. If the Bye Law of 1577 had originally restrained them to elect out of particular descriptions of persons, I stated before that Bye Law would not have been good. But if they are elected out of persons, who answered the description of Burgesses it would not have been a bad Election because the same persons who were Burgesses were likewise of the Select Body. And it will not affect the Bye Law, unless there is evidence to shew— unless you are satisfied the original Bye Law confined them to elect no Bod}- but the Cloathing. Then it would be invalid and liable to be questioned. It does not appear from 1708 down to the present time that there was one Election of Aldermen except one, which was not of the Senior Council, and there was a Protest made in consequence of such Election. The answer given to it on the part of the Defendant is this — As the right of Election is frequently as in this case confined to a Smaller Number of the Corpoiation and as that Number are the persons who have passed through certain offices and born certain Burdens of the Corporation — have passed through certain troublesome offices — it is natural that those persons should be elected into the higher offices that are connected with the administration of Justice. It seems natural that persons of that description — persons of character of rank and who ma\^ be supposed to be conversant with business having born offices of Burden in the Corporation, that Elections should rather be made out of those persons than from the Cloathing. I think, Gentlemen these are the material parts of the evidence without going through the whole of the Entries and troubling you with them. It is submitted to your consideration whether you will presume a legal origin in favour of an usage of upwards 230 years, during all of which time Elec- tions of Aldermen have been made in this way without a single exception to the Contrary. The quiet and peaceable enjoyment of any Franchise or of any right authorizes and calls upon a Jury to presume that there was that which would be a legal commencement of it, and that legal commencement is such a Bye Law as is stated on this Record. And it is not necessary at this distance of time, that it should be produced in writing because if you are clearly satisfied that this usage must have originated in a Bye Law which gave it a legal Commencement your Verdict must pass in favour of Mr. Ashwell the Defendant. If 3'ou think this did not originally take a legal commencement, \'our Verdict must be for the Crown. The Gentlemen of the Jury withdrew to consider of their Verdict and returned almost immediatelv and gave their Verdict in favour of the Deft. ^ 4080, II, 6, fo. 401-435. 1 Final extract from the shorthand writer's notes on the trial — one of the many- documents preserved relating to this case, which was heard at Leicester before a special jury. It was reported at considerable length in the Nottingham Review, 4 August, 1809. 100 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1809-10 1809. Tuesday, 17 October Jubilee of King's accession : celebrations It was unanimously resolved . . . that the Mayor be authorized and directed to subscribe the Sum of One Hundred Guineas in the Name of this Corporation in Honor of the approaching Anniversarj' and in lieu of any other application of the Corporation Funds to purposes connected with the Celebration thereof to be applied in aid of the Fund at present existing for the Erection of a Fever House for the reception of the sick Poor and to be paid whenever the Foundation Stone of such a Building shall be laid. 3569 fo. 7-8. 1809. Wednesday, 18 October [Address to the King, congratulating him on his reign of fifty years.'] 3569 fo. 9-10. 1809. Wednesday, 8 November Trent Bridge Ordered . . . that the Houses on the East Side of the Road next the Trent Bridge be pulled down and a Warehouse erected for the use of the Wharf at the Trent Bridge and that the Bridge over the Old Trent be widened and that the Bridgemasters and Mr. Staveley be charged with the execution of this Order of Hall at the Expence of the Chamber and Bridge Estates in such manner as they may deem equitable the materials of the Old Buildings being in the first place applied in building the Warehouse ordered to be built and the remainder thereof being appropriated as far as may be practi- cable in the projected Improvement in the width of the said Bridge. ^ 3569 fo. 13-14. 1809. Monday, 13 November Election of Recorder [The Right Honorable Henry Richard Vassall Fox, Lord Holland, was elected Recorder. Of the jj members of the Livery present, 2g voted for Lord Holland, j for the Duke of Portland, and i {John James) did not vote. Lord Holland attended a meeting of the Livery on 21 December to take the necessary oaths.] 3569 fo. 16-18. 1809. Wednesday, 22 November Proposed sale of the Coppice to pay Corporation debts Ordered . . . that the Farm and Lands now or late in the occupation of Thomas James called the Coppice be sold as soon as practicable and that the Money's arising from the Sale thereof be appropriated as far and as soon as the same may be found practicable to the liquidation of the Debts due from this Corporation namely the Sum of £1300 to Mrs. Charlton as sur- viving Executor of the late William Charlton and secured by a Mortgage of 1 The Central Library has a plan of this bridge (drawn in 1866), with a copy of the inscription carved on the occasion of the improvement referred to above. 1809] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM lOI the near Coppice comprehending One hundred acres of Land or thereabouts consisting of two Farms the one of such Farms containing Fifty Five Acres of Land now in the occupation of Thomas James and the other containing the remainder of the said One hundred Acres of Land in the occupation of Alderman Thomas Oldknow. The Sum of ;{6oo due to Mrs. Butler secured by the Bond of the Mayor and Burgesses, the Sum of ;^500 due to Mrs. Shore secured by the Bond of the Mayor and Burgesses, the Sum of £110 to the Trustees of the late Widow Ball secured by the Bond of the Maj^or and Burgesses, the Sum of £246. 15s. od. to John Balguy Esquire secured by the Bond of the Mayor and Burgesses, the Sum of £1500 to Henry Hollins Gentleman secured b}^ Mortgage of Several Messuages or Tenements and Land part of the Chamber Estate, the Sum of £400 due to Mrs. Ann Charlton and secured by a Mortgage of other parts of the Chamber Estate, the Sum of £400 to Lad}^ Santry secured by a Mortgage of other parts of the Chamber Estate amounting in the whole to the Sum of £5056. 15s. od. and all other Debts Sum or Sums of Money legally due from this Corporation to any person or persons whatsoever. 3569 fo. 20-21. 1809. Wednesday, 13 December Protests against the sale of the Coppice The two Protests copies of which are underwritten were received by the Mayor on the thirteenth day of December 1809 and were bj^ him ordered to be entered into this Book. I Richard Hooton one of the Members of the Junior Council of and for the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham Do Protest against a Vote or Resolution made at a Meeting called a Common Hall holden at the Guildhall in the said Town the twenty second day of November One thousand Eight Hundred and nine b}' Wright Coldham Esquire ]\Ia3-or John Ashwell, William Howitt and Edward Swann Aldermen Henry Enfield John Fellows Thomas Pepper Thomas Carpenter Smith William Wilson John Houseman Barber John CoUishaw Cornelius Huthwaite Nathaniel Need Junior John Wliitlock and Jonathan Dunn Members of the Senior Council and Charles Wakefield Chamberlain For the Sale of the Land in Tenure of Mr. Thomas James (part of the Coppice) And I do protest against any such sale being made upon the following Grounds ist That the Land intended to be sold is vested in the Mayor and Burgesses. 2nd That a Meeting called a Common Hall constituted as it is and held as it was on the said Twenty second day of November One Thousand eight Hundred and Nine does not represent the Mayor and Burgesses. 3rd That such intended Sale is a great infringement upon and a gross violation of the Rights and Privileges of the Burgesses. And I do hereby give you notice and require you to cause this my protest to be entered upon and as part of Proceedings of the said Common Hall of 102 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181O the Twenty second day of November one thousand eight hundred and nine. ^ Richard Hooton. 3569 fo. 23-24. 1810. Wednesday, 22 March Proposed canal : petition to House of Commons . . . Your Petitioners are informed that a Bill is depending in this Honorable House for making and maintaining a navigable Canal from the Union Canal in the Parish of Gumley in the County of Leicester to join the Grand Junc- tion Canal near Long Buckby in the County of Northampton with a collateral Cut to Welford That your Petitioners humbly beg leave to state to this Honorable House that the making of the said navigable Canal and collateral Cut will open a communication between the Counties of Leicester, Northampton, Notting- ham, York, Lincoln, Derby and Rutland and the Metropolis with the Western Counties by inland Navigation ; and also a shorter and easier communication between the populous and manufacturing Towns and Places in the before- mentioned Counties and in the Counties of Oxford and Warwick and will otherwise be of great public Utility Your Petitioners therefore humbly pra\' that the Said Bill may pass into a Law. 3569 fo. 42. 1 810. Wednesday, 23 May [Petition to Parliament for the reform of parliamentary representation.^ 3569 fo. 49-54. Bnrgess parts Ordered that for the greater equalization of the Rents of such parts of this Estate as are occupied by Burgesses and called Burgess Parts this Hall do appoint ... a Committee ... to view and take into consideration the several Burgess parts and the payments and allowances to Burgesses at present existing upon the lands and possessions of this Corporation and to report to the next or some future Hall their opinion of the increase and de- crease which they deem it expedient for this Corporation from henceforth to make in the amount of such Rents and payments respectively . . . 3569 fo. 56. Almshouses in Barker Gate [The Annual Committee] recommend it to the Hall to authorize the Bridgemasters to contract for the rebuilding the five old Hospital Houses in Barkergate2 belonging to the Bridge Estate upon the Plan given in to this Meeting by Mr. Staveley the Bridgemasters defraying the expence thereof out of the first produce of the said Estate. 3569 fo. 57-58. 1 The second protest, which is signed by John Sterland, James Lee, John James, Richard Hooton and L. AUsopp, is similar in wording to the above. At the next meeting of the Hall (14 February, 1810), the motion to sell the Coppice land was rescinded, and on 22 March, it was decided to let it instead. 2 Ehzabeth Gellestrope's charity of 1543. A committee was appointed to consider the matter. l8l0] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM IO3 1810. Thursday, 16 August Bridge over the Leen Ordered that the Corporation do agree in conjunction with the Canal Company (one half of the expence thereof being defrayed by each party) to build a Bridge over the Leen at the bottom of Grey Friars Gate and that this Corporation do appoint the Mayor Mr. Alderman Ash well and Mr. Alderman Swann a Committee to arrange this business with the Canal Company and to oversee the Building of the Bridge. 3569 fo. 84. Lamp-posts for Derby Road Ordered that the Mayor for the Time being be authorized to Direct that the Expences attending the Erection of any Posts for bearing Lamps on the side of the Derby Road from Chapel Bar to the Top of the Sand Hills be Defrayed out of the Chamber Estate . . . 3569 fo. 97. 1 810. Thursday, 27 September Salaries increased Ordered on the motion of the Mayor that in future the Mayors Serjeants Salary be increased to the Sum of Twenty Pounds per Annum, the Mayoresses Serjeant to the Sum of Fifteen Pounds per annum, the Pinder of the Fields to the Sum of Twenty Pounds per annum and the Pinder of the Meadows to the Sum of Sixteen Pounds per annum. 3569 fo. 109. Surveyor's salary Ordered that the Salary in future payable to Mr. Staveley as Surveyor of this Corporation be £110 per Annum of which £bo shall be considered as chargeable upon the Chamber Estate, the sum of £30 payable by the Bridge - masters out of the Bridge Estate and the sum of £20 payable by the School- wardens on Account of the School Estate. 3569 fo. no. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1809-TO 1810. August II Corporation. Nottingham . . . Received of Messrs. Howitt & Wakefield Chamberlains, the Sum of Ten pounds being the Reward allowed by the Judge of Assize to Mr Thomas Oldknow for apprehending and convicting John Marsden of feloniously killing a Sheep with intent to steal the Carcase by payment of Mr Staveley £10 o o Fras: Wright for the Sheriffs of Nottm. 1831 A, 26. 1809. October 2 Nottingm. Please to pay the Bearer Twenty Shillings for extra Music on Michael- mas Day, & proclaiming the Fair Octr 2nd . . . Messrs Howitt & Wakefield Wrt Coldham Mayor. Chamberlains 1831 A, 108. I04 KECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1809 1809. December 7 Nottingm. Receivd of Edvvd Staveley Five Pounds five Shillings pd to Col Wright & Major Huish Octr 25th the Jubilee ^ as a Subscription to regale the Military ^5 5 _ Wrt Coldham. 1831 A, 114. 1809. December 22 Pay James Hartley Ten Shillings for two extra Clarinets in procession with Lord Holland on his being sworn in as Recorder of this Corporation Messrs Howitt & Wakefield Wrt Coldham Mayor. Chamberlains 1831 A, iiO. 1810. April 2 Mr Chamberlain Howitt Pay to Richard Birch the Mayors Serjeant four Guineas being what he has paid by the Order of the Mayor to the Ringers of Saint Marys and Saint Peters' Churches for ringing on the occasion of the Determination of the X3ourt of the Kings Bench In the King agt. Mr Alderman Ash well . . . £440 Wrt Coldham Mayor. 1831 A, 132. The Corporation ... To Richd. Birch Dr. 1808 [Extract] £ s d September 30 Paid the Chairmen 2 for conducting Mr Wells to the Hall 3 1831 A, 133, ii. 1810. Mav 12 Martha Fisher To T. H. Birch Dr. £ s d Sing[e]ing Applications & Cure of Wound on the Thigh iio 1810 June 4th Settled T H Birch Mr Staveley Sir you remember we promis'd to pay this bill — being a fall in the Shambles ... E. Swann. 1831 A, 151- 1810. June 14 Mr Chamberlain Wakefield — Pay Martha Fisher One Pound 5/- being Money expended on Poltices &c &c in consequence of an accident in falling over the Shambles Gate Wrt Coldham Mayor. PS This is in addition to the Bill already paid to the Doctor — 1831 A, 157. 1 George III succeeded to the throne 25 October, 1760. 2 Of a sedan chair. i8io] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 10 = 1810. September 30 W. Coldham Esqr To Wilson & Thurman 2 Fantale Halts with Gold Lace &c Sands & Birch ^ 55/6- 8 Do with Silver Lace &c 47/- - I Round Hatt & Lace Belman . . Stamps 1809 July 22 1809 October 17 1810 January 21 5 II 0 18 16 0 I II 6 I 3 0 {27 I 6 1 831 A, i( JO, iii. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1809-10 The Treasurer, To George Coldham . . . [Extract] By direction of the Magistrates, advising with Mr. Balguy on the subject of an anony- mous letter, brought to the Mayor by Major Roberts, by order of the Com- mander in chief, and containing reflec- tions upon the town, writing answer thereto and copy to keep, £ S D Treasurer ... Dr. to P. Bailey [gaoler] [Extract] Varley — i shirt 2/6 — Coat & Trowsers Handkerchief & stockings 2/8 The Treasurer 13 4 6071: 56. 6/9 II II 6. To George Coldham . . . [Extract] Writing for the Mayor a letter to the com- manding officer of the 45th regiment - requesting him to have in readiness a proper number of his regiment to assist the civil power in suppressing any future outrages of the soldiers of the 73d ^ 6072 / S D 6072: 8 26. The Treasurer ... To George Coldham, Clerk of the Peace 1810 [Extract] £ September 12 Attending upon the meeting of Governors of the General Hospital to learn what sum of money it would be necessary for the town to raise on account of the Lunatic Asylum ; when they informed me the Sum wanted would be ;^i27i, and that 1 Serjeants. 2 Later ist Battn. Sherwood Foresters. 3 Later 2nd Battn. Royal Highlanders (Black Watch). S D I06 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181O they would be prepared to lend the town £1000 of that money to be paid again by instalments . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 6072: 63. The Treasurer, ... To George Coldham, Town Clerk 1 810 [Extract] £ S D July 25 Drawing by order of the Deputy Mayor in pursuance of a requisition from some principal inhabitants an advertisement for a Town meeting at the Guildhall to consider the expediency of forming a Society for the prevention and discourage- ment of vice and profaneness ; two fair copies for the papers and attending the printers .. .. .. .. .. 100 6072: 64. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1809-10 1809. October 12 Expense of repairing Hounds Gate Ordered on the motion of Mr. Enfield on behalf of the Parish of Saint Nicholas ... it appearing that the said Parish hath expended the sum of sixty pounds over and above the amount of the Highway Assessments for the said Parish in the repair of Hounds Gate in pursuance of the Indictment found against the Inhabitants of the said Parish in respect thereof at the Easter Session one thousand eight hundred and eight ^ that the sum of sixty pounds be imposed upon the said Parish as a Fine to be raised levied and paid to the present or any subsequent Surveyor of the Highways of the said Parish to be by them expended in reimbursing the said expences and in the complete reparation of the said Street or Highway so indicted as aforesaid. 356 fo. 416-417. 1809. November 6 Unsatisfactory condition of the Gaol A Certificate under the hand of John Frederick Hilditch Deputy Clerk of Assize of the Midland Circuit certifying that at the Assize and General Session of Oyer and Terminer of our Lord the King holden in and for the Town of Nottingham on Thursday the twentieth day of July in the forty - ninth 3'ear of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King Defender of the Faith Before the Honorable John Heath Esquire The Honorable Sir Simon Le Blanc Knight and others their Fellows Justices &c by the oath of the Grand Jury of the said Town It is presented that a certain Building called the Town Gaol, situate in the said Town, erected and built for the safe keeping of Felons and other Prisoners within the said Town is wholly 1 See p. 76. iSlO] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM IO7 insufficient unsafe and two [sic] small, that there are only two yards, and the women Felons are obliged to be kept amongst the Debtors, and that the Cells are not sufficiently and properly ventilated owing to the confined situation, and that the Cells and other yards require more room and were not sufficiently healthy and were too few in number, and that the same ought to be enlarged, and that the said Prison is rendered unhealthy and dangerous to the Prisoners therein and to the Neighbourhood, to the damage and common Nusance of all the Liege Subjects of our said Lord the King, and against the peace of our said Lord the King his Crown and Dignity, and that the Inhabitants of the said Town for the time being ought to rebuild and enlarge the said Gaol when and so often as it shall be necessary. It is now Ordered and determined that the said Presentment shall be taken into consideration at the next General Quarter Session of the Peace, and that previous thereto this Order be publicly advertized by the Clerk of the Peace in the Nottingham Newspapers when the said next Session shall be adver- tized. ^ 356 fo. 418-419. 1 8 10. January 11 Carriage of military baggage WTiereas application is now made to this Court by certain Owners of Waggons and other Carriages usually employed to convey Military Stores and Baggage from the said Town in such manner as is required by Law to advance the allowance made and pax-able by and out of the County Rate levied upon the said Town by this Court to the Owners of such Carriages when employed in such and the like duty over and above what is allowed and paid to them by the Military And this Court having taken such applica- tion and the written Statement now delivered into Court and filed amongst the proceedings thereof into Consideration and being of Opinion for the reasons alledged in such written Statement that the allowance at present paid out of the County Rate to the Proprietors of Carriages by Law com- pelled to travel for the accommodation of his Majesty's Troops is insufficient Doth Adjudge Order and Determine that from henceforth the allowance to be paid to the Owners of Waggons Carts and other Carriages pressed by the Constables of the said Town for his Majesty's use and employed on the King's service out of the County Rate or Publick Stock of the said Town over and above what shall be allowed and paid to them by the Military shall be after the following rate and proportion namely one shilling per Mile from Nottingham to Newark and Melton and ninepence per Mile from the said Town of Nottingham to Loughboro' Derby and Mansfield. 357 fo. II. 1810. May 4 Report on the Gaol . . . This Court . . . having deliberately taken into Consideration the said presentment and a certain Report in Writing made to us by Edward 1 The Gaol was previously enlarged between 1788 and 1791. See Vol. VII. I08 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181O Staveley Gentleman Surveyor in pursuance of an order given to him at the . . . last General Quarter Sessions of the Peace and the plans and Drawings accompanying such Report whereby he was directed by the Court to survey the said Gaol and report what he might judge expedient to be done for the effectual Removal of the Inconveniences complained of in the said Presentment and to form a plan and estimate of the expences attending the same a Copy of which Report is hereunto annexed This Court is of Opinion that it is inexpedient and impossible to Attempt any effectual and radical removal of the Inconveniences and Imperfections of the present Gaol by any alteration of the present Buildings or any addition of Land to be annexed to the present Scite and it being impossible to remove the present Gaol without a presentment from the Grand Jury at the Assizes in pursuance of the Act of parliament made in the twenty fourth Year of his present Majesty's Reign that the place where the old Gaol is situate is im- proper and that the said Gaol ought to be removed to some other part of the County of the Town of Nottingham This Court doth recommend these Resolutions to the consideration of the Grand Jury of the said Town of Nottingham at the next Assizes great Sessions or General Gaol Delivery to be holden for the said Town . . . "Gentlemen "Nottingham May 2d 1810" "Agreeably to your Instructions delivered to me on the 20th of February last ; I have carefull}' surveyed the present Gaol of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham with the Land and premises adjoining, and for Guidance I have made accurate Plans of the same. But upon the most mature Consideration I am decidedly of Opinion (taking into account the great value of the premises to be purchased and the extensive alterations absolutely necessary) that if a good and efficient Prison could be constructed upon the present Scite (which I doubt altogether) it would be at as great an expence as purchasing new Ground and making an entire new Erection. — In pursuing the latter plan every thing requisite for a complete Gaol may be attained but upon the former (after a considerable expenditure) many regulations for the good Government of the place (held essential by the first Writers on the Subject) must necessarily be abandoned. — Viewing in my Instructions the objects you wish to attain and being of Opinion that a considerable sum of money would be expended upon the Old Scite without producing the desired effect ; I have sketched for your Inspec- tion a design for a New Gaol calculated to contain as great a number of prisoners regularly divided into Classes as (upon due enquiry) I trust would be found sufhciently capacious. — I will attend to day agreeably to your directions and will more fully state the particulars of my Survey and shall be ready to attend to any further Instructions you may deem necessary to give. — I am Gentn. . Your very obedt. servt. Edd. Staveley." Ordered that this Court Do direct and authorize Mr. Staveley to take into consideration previous to the next General Quarter Sessions of the peace . . . i8io] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 109 the most proper place to which to remove the present Gaol at the least Expence and inconvenience to the publick and to be prepared to report at the said Sessions the total amount of the Expence of building a new Gaol there upon the plan already prepared by him with such alterations or im- provements as may in the mean time upon Inquiry suggest themselves and that for perfecting his present Plan he be authorized at the Expence of the publick to visit and inspect any Gaols which he may think necessarj' to that end. 357 fo. 46-47. 1 810. July 3 A Household inventory The Vallewation of Mr Parkers Goods to St. Marys Parrish 8 Chares one small one Screen table 12s Dressing table los 6d . . Dale^ table 6s 6d oak dining table £1 is od 3 Picktors 6s 12 nives & forks 14s Warming pan & fender Bellows & troys 2 3s 6d Camp bedsted & tray 15s Looking glass & kettle 6s 6d Turnup bedsted los small bedsted 5s . . Frying pan is 3d hiron poot [pot] & dale ^ box 45 Two milk Churns 5s Cradle 7s 6d Bread tin & barrell is 6d buckett kettle 3s 6d Longue Brush 2 tin Covers Tongues poker & fender . . Footman ^ 4 blankets £100 one Roog [rug] Two pillors one bolster 4s 6d flock bed los Chaff bed is 6d lanthorn & testing fork 2s 6d Snuffers spit & shugger nippers . . 2 Candle sticks is tundish aster* & tewreene. Cloas brush pepper box & brass Cock . . 6 small picktors is Clock & Case £4 4s sundery poots is 6d 6 bottles is 4d snuffer tray backer [tobacco] dish 4d lamp marker & pistill is 2 saws IS 6d 5 books is 6d Cullender is skep is Corner Cubbord 15s brass pepper box 6d Line poste gd panshen & pippin 2s Rake & owe [hoe] is 6d 2 picktors 6d tea Caddey 4d Lumber 5s round table 4s 2 trenshers 6d boot Jack . . Red Cow White Cow . . £ s d 0 15 0 I 2 6 I 7 6 I 0 0 0 6 6 0 18 6 0 6 6 0 15 0 0 5 3 0 12 6 5 0 0 0 9 0 3 6 I 0 0 0 14 6 0 4 0 0 I 4 0 I 6 0 I 3 4 5 0 0 2 10 I 4 0 5 0 0 15 6 0 2 9 0 2 4 0 9 6 0 0 4 13 0 0 8 0 0 Vallewed by Philip Lees 1 Deal. ^ Pair of scales. 3 Metal stand for holding a kettle or dish before the fire. ■* Raster, i.e., hastener, or Dutch oven. £37 6 6 223: 36. no RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181O 1810. July 19 Wayrant for seizure of goods and chattels A Warrant bearing date the Twent}^ ninth day of May last past under the Hands and Seals of Edward Swann and William Wilson Gentlemen Aldermen authorizing the Churchwardens and Overseers of the parish of Saint Mary ... to take and seize in the Dwelling House of William Parker late of the parish of Saint Mary . . . who had absconded from his Family leaving them chargeable to the said Parish two Milch Cows and some House- hold Furniture which the said William Parker had left in and about his said Dwelling House And Also a Certificate bearing date the Eleventh da}- of July last past under the Hand of Thomas Smith Gentlemen one of the Over- seers of the said parish of Saint Mary Certifying that in pursuance of the said Warrant he had taken and seized the Goods and Chattels and Cows and Household Furniture mentioned in the Schedule annexed to the said Warrant and Certificate are now Ordered to be filed amongst the Records of this General Court of Quarter Sessions and the same are filed accordingly. And this Court Do now on the motion of Mr. Wm. Hurst Gentleman Solicitor for the said parish of Saint Mary confirm the said Warrant and the seizure made of the Goods and Chattels mentioned in the said Schedule by virtue thereof And this Court doth further Order and Direct that the Goods and Chattels Cows and Household Furniture mentioned in tlic said Schedule be sold and that the Money which shall arise by such Sale shall be recei\'ed by the Churchwardens and Overseers of the poor of the said parish of Saint Mary and by them appropriated to the relief of the Family of the said William Parker in such manner as they may judge most useful and expedient. 357 fo- 58-59- Keeper of the House of Correction Ordered that Thomas Barwick one of the Constables ... be now af)- pointed the Keeper of the House of Correction ... in the room and stead of Robert Machin who has resigned that Office from the next Michaelmas Quarter Sessions of the peace . . . 357 fo- 59- MICKLETORN JURY PAPERS : 1809-10 The Perambulation of the Leet Jury for the Manor of Nottingham — on the ist Day commonly called the out Walk. [c. 1810^] From the Guildhall Along The High Pavement Malin Hill Red Lion Square Bridge Street To the Canal Bridge on the London Road Here the Jury divide and proceed in two Divisions The ist Division The 2nd Division along The East Croft across the along The London Road by Leen Nomans Parts next Sneinton the Pindars House To Lordship across The Canal Bridge from Sneinton Meadow into the London Road to the Trent Bridge Tlic Trent Bridge 1 Undated ; the paper is watermarked 1808. i8iol EECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF XOTTIXGHAM III Here the Jury meet and again proceed in two Divisions The 2d Division along The London Road and into a Close on the left a little above where the ]\Ielton road branches off in Bridgeford Lordship To a Stone called The Stone Mani across The sd Close into The London Road a little way on The sd Road Then across the road into anr. Close in Lordship where there is anr. boundary Stone then they turn to the right thro' 2 Closes into Wilford Lane — across The Lane into Closes in Lordship and thro' them to the Aldus. Parts to the Trent Bridge Here the Jury again meet are called over and then proceed to — Trent Xook Close where they divide and proceed in two Divisions The ist Divn. along Newark Road Holme Lane to a little below Jowetts Farm House and then into Bridgeford Closes to a Boundary Stone & by such House to the Grantham Canal a little below the Bridge over the same fr: Newark Road to Holme Lane where the Canal Compy. should provide means to cross the Canal across The Newark road thro' other Closes in Bridgeford Lordship into Bridgeford Lane Trent Bridge and to The The 2d Division along The Trent Nook Close — The South Side Nottm. Meadows next ^^'ilford Lordship The little Ryhills Causeway Pool To Near The Engine House The 1st Division along The south side Trent Nook Close across into Closes in Wilford Lordsliip bv the front of The Whe\- House along The Boat Close The Occupation and Bridlestile road from Nottm. to Wilford — The Nottm. Meadows — by the Little Rye Hills Cause - \\ay Pool to Near the Engine House Here the Jury again meet are called over and proceed up Finkhill Street as far as Castle Alley where They divide and proceed in two Divisions The ist Division The 2d Division along Castle Alley Gilliflower Hill along Finkhill Street Walnuttree To The Castle Lodge Lane To The Castle Lodge. 3257- i- MISCELLAXEOUS DOCUMEXTS : 1809-10 1 810. August 9 St. John's Close Assignment by Henry Key worth, formerly of Nottingham, surgeon, with the consent of the Ma3'or and burgesses and Mary \\'ood, spinster, to Sarah Wells, spinster, of leasehold premises, viz., 5 messuages built by him on St. 1 This mutilated effigy, the provenance of which is disputed, is now in West Bridg- ford church. 112 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181O John's Close 1 ; by way of mortgage for securing £150 and interest ; with a further assignment (attached) by Sarah Wells to Elizabeth Mather, widow, dated 25 June, 1812. 5450 d. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1810-1 1 810. Wednesday, 17 October Weights and measures Ordered that the Shop late in the occupation of John Wright Barber be set apart by this Corporation to be used under the direction and controul of the Mayor for the time being as a place for the reception of weights and measures for the use of the Publick under such inspection and controul in such manner and subject to such rules and regulations as the Mayor for the time being as Clerk of the Fairs and Markets may think proper from time to time to prescribe and direct And that the Mayor for the time being be in pursuance of this Order fully authorized and empowered at the costs and charges of this Corporation to provide such weights and measures and fit up the room in such manner as he may judge expedient for the purpose afore- said and that he be authorized from time to time to direct all such Expences as may attend the execution of the present Order of Hall to be paid by the Chamberlains for the time being out of the Chamber Estate. 3570 fo. 12-13. Fire engines Ordered that the Shop late in the occupation of Augustine Fann be fitted up at the charge of this Corporation as a Room for the reception of Fire Engines in order that such Fire Engines as the liberality of the Town or of the different Fire Insurance Companies may provide for the safety and protection of the Public may be placed in a known and centrical situation and be capable of immediate application and that such Shop be accomodated for the reception of such Engines and for ever hereafter be applied for that purpose in such manner and subject to such rules and restrictions as the Mayor for the time being may judge it expedient from time to time to direct and appoint for the regulation of the persons using the same for that purpose and that Mr. Staveley be directed at the expence of this Corporation to prepare the same Shop for the purposes above mentioned the Mayor being authorized to direct the Chamberlains for the time being to defray all such Expences as may attend the execution of the present Order of Hall out of the Chamber Estate. 3570 fo. 13. 1811. Wednesday, 2 January [Resolutions by the Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council and Livery, occasioned by the King's illness.] 3570 fo. 19-21. 1 See note on Rick's Garden, p. 21. l8ll] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM II3 1811. Friday, 11 January A New Gaol [The Annual Committee report] That the Letter written by the Town Clerk to the Mayor enclosing a copy of the Resolutions entered into at a special Meeting of the Magistrates held at the Guildhall on the twentieth day of December last for the purpose of fixing upon a proper place on which to erect a new Gaol for the Town of Nottingham having been submitted to your Committee and your Committee having taken the same into their deliberate consideration recommend it to the Hall to direct that the following Communication be made by the Town Clerk to the Magistrates at the approaching General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in the name and by the authority of this Corporation (namel}') — To any communication made to them from the collective body of Magistrates acting for the Town, the Corporation upon all and particularly upon the present occasion feel desirous of manifesting every attention and respect. As far as the communication relates to the question of the new Gaol the Corporation feel that the subject rests with the Magistrates with whose determination they consider that it is not within their province to interfere. The Corporation are prevented from considering the Plan for combining the new Gaol, the House of Correction and the Sessions House on the same scite for the present at least by feeling an insuperable objection to be sup- posed concurring in any measure which may occasion an expenditure of the Public Money beyond what may necessarily arise out of the present legal proceedings on that subject. The Corporation with the most respectful deference to the opinion which seems to be entertained by the Magistrates, must decline to surrender their right in the Guildhall Gaol and House of Correction until they shall be con- vinced that they do not thereby take upon themselves to create a necessity not at present existing for involving the Public in the expence of an Act of Parliament for building a new Sessions House, and erecting a new House of Correction at a period when the Corporation feel anxious that if possible on account of the extreme pressure of the times even the necessary expence to arise from providing a new Gaol should at present be avoided if upon investi- gation it should appear that it can be done with propriety. [Extracts from the above-mentioned resolutions of the magistrates] It having been suggested for the consideration of this Meeting that it might decrease the expence and render unnecessary the removal of the present Gaol if the Debtors could be removed to a Building provided for them separately under the sole superintendance of the Sheriffs, and this Meeting being unanimously of opinion that if the Debtors were withdrawn the accommodations required by Law could not be obtained upon the present Scite, consider that this Plan is impracticable. Resolved . . . That the Land comprized in the Closes called the Back Lane Closes bounded on the East by a Lane called Shaws Lane on the West by the Windmill Close on the North side the Derby Road on the South by Parliament Street and the Back Lane and on the North by the Cross Lane 114 KECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181I leading from Shaws Lane to the bottom of the Lark Dale, is the most eligible situation on which to erect a New Gaol out of ^\•hich Land from 2 to 5 acres will be fixed upon for that purpose. Resolved that the Mavor be requested to call a Common Hall to deliberate upon the propriety of consolidating the Gaol and the House of Correction and the Court House to hold the Assizes and Sessions in all upon the Scite on which the new Gaol is intended to be erected and to consider upon what Terms the Corporation will consent to such an arrangement and to the sale of the whole Land and Buildings attached to or connected with the present Guildhall and Gaol and House of Correction in order to the produce of such Sales being available for reducing the Expence of providing the New Gaol and providing for the Corporation accommodations at the Exchange Hall adequate to those proposed to be surrendered at the Guildhall or otherwise indemnifying them in proportion to their interest in the property to be given up to the Public. 3570 fo. 31-34. Paymenl to the Foreman of the Court Leet and Court Baron Ordered on the motion of ]\Ir. John Houseman Barber duly seconded that the sum of £21. be allowed to the Foreman of the Court Leet and Court Baron of the Mayor and Burgesses as Lords of the i\Ianor of Nottingham at every Easter and Michaelmas Court (being £7 " 7 over the usual allowance hereto- fore granted for this purpose) for defraying the expences of the Foreman and Jury of the said Manor in the execution of their duty at those periods of the year and which this Corporation expect will be fully competent to defray the whole expence of such a jury as are full}^ competent to all the purposes of their appointment. 3570 fo. 39. 1 81 1. Monday, 25 February Rock holes on the Forest Ordered that the sum of £4. in addition to the sum of £10 already ordered by the ]\Layor to be paid to Mr. Brewitt, be paid to him by the Chamberlains by virtue of this present Order of Hall, to be b}" him expended in levelling the Rock Holes in the Nottingham Forest. 3570 fo. 48. Clumber Street Resolved that the thanks of this Corporation be given to the Duke of Newcastle for the Land added by him to the width of the Street until now called Cow Lane, with a request from the Corporation that his grace would at their Instance permit it to be called Clumber Street with a view to per- petuate the Remembrance of the Benefit which the Town has derived from the Liberality of the present Duke and that this Resolution be forthwith communicated to his Grace by the Town Clerk. 3570 fo. 48. 1 81 1. Wednesday, 6 March Lancasicrian School in Broad Marsh Ordered on the Motion of Mr. Alderman Allen . . . that the sum of Five l8ll] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM II5 Guineas per Annum be subscribed by the Chamberlains in the name and bv the Authority of this Corporation to the support of the Lancastrian School ^ in Broad Marsh and that the present and all future Chamberlains be charged with the Execution of the present order of Hall until the same be regularly rescinded. 3570 fo. 54. 1 81 1. Wednesday, 24 April Scavenging of the Market Place [The Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of St. Mary, in consideration of ;£6o per annum, agree to cause the Market Place and the streets adjoining to be scavenged and cleaned] in the manner and on the days and times following vizt. To sweep, rake, shovel, take up and carry away the dirt, litter, filth, rubbish, and all refuse whatever from those parts of the ]\Iarket Place called the Fish-market, the Fruit-market, the Pig- market, the Gardeners'-market, the Pot-market, and the Oatmeal-market, on every Sunday before the hour of ten o 'Clock in the forenoon in that part of the year from the twenty ninth day of September to the twenty fifth day of March and before the hour of nine o 'Clock in the forenoon in that part of the year from the twenty fifth day of March to the twenty ninth day of September. On every ]\Ionday and Thursday- Smithy Row, The Long Row, High Street, the Poultry and Cheapside. Every afternoon as soon as the Gardeners have left the ^larket, the Gardeners' and Pot-market. From Chapel Bar to the top of Wheelergate on Monda\' and Friday in every week. Every Wednesday the Beast and Sheep-markets. The Shambles belonging to the Corporation adjoining to the said Market Place on every Friday afternoon between the hours of three and seven or at such other time in the Course of the Afternoon as the Maj^or or the Shambles Committee for the time being may direct or appoint. And ever\- Saturdav the Poultry as soon as the Poultry market is over. 3570 fo. 65. Curb stones Ordered . . . that this Corporation do defray the expence of placing Curb Stones in front of the Corporation Land between Toll House Hill and the Sand Hills provided the expence thereof do not exceed the sum of Ten pounds and that Mr. Stave ley be charged with carrying this Order into execution. 3570 fo. 77. 1 "In the Spring of 1810 a spiritual subscription was entered into here for the purpose of estabUshing a school on the principles and plan laid down by Mr. Lancaster and on 6th August the same year the school was opened in a building on the south side of Broad- marsh originally erected for a cotton mill" — Blackner, p. loS. The schools organised on the Lancaster pattern had monitors instead of assistant masters to reduce costs, i.e., the older boys taught the younger. "The Corporation had generously furnished ground closely adjoining the Lambley Hospital on the Derby Road for the erection of a new school house [opened in 1815]"- — Blackner, p. loS, note. Il6 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181I 1 81 1. Wednesday, 22 May Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens Ordered . . . that in future one Bridgemaster and one School warden, shall go out of office (in case he shall have been annually re-elected to those Offices) as soon as he shall have served four years in those Offices And that from the commencement of this Regulation no Bridgemaster or School- warden be capable of serving either of those Offices for more than four successive years at any one period of time. 3570 fo. 82. Protestant Dissenters The humble Petition of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town ... of Nottingham . . . Sheweth — That your Petitioners are informed that a Bill is depending in your Honourable House entitled "A Bill to explain and render more effectual certain Acts of the first year of the Reign of King William and Queen Mary and of the nineteenth Year of his present Majesty so far as the same relate to protestant Dissenting Ministers" That your Petitioners submit that no advantage can result to the Public from that Bill which appears to them to violate the protection which has been long and usefully enjoyed by the Persons who are the objects of the Toleration Act and to subject those Persons to such Terms at the price of legal Security as are inconsistent with the Provisions of the foregoing Statutes. That your Petitioners are of opinion that the Bill in question is subversive of liberal Toleration and will deprive many of your Petitioners, and of the Burgesses and Inhabitants of this populous Town and other loyal and Religious People the Protestant Dissenting subjects of this Realm of Priviledgcs which they consider as inestimably important . . . 3570 fo. 85. 1 81 1. Thursday, 20 June Newark tolls Ordered that Mr. Enfield be requested at the Charge and Expence of this Corporation to make such Enquiry as he may judge expedient as to the amount of the Newark Tolls the propert}^ of this Corporation and the practicability of rendering them more productive to the Sheriffs and to Report his opinion thereon at the next Hall. 3570 fo. 89. 1 81 1. Tuesday, 24 September Lunatic Asylum Ordered . . . that the Corporation, do attend in their Regalia, at the opening of the J^unatic Asylum, on Thursday, the tenth, day of October next, at the County Hall, at half past ten oClock in the forenoon as requested, by the President, Vice President, and Visiting Governors, of that Institution . . . 3570 fo. 119. l8ll] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM II7 Paving of Beasimarket Hill and Angel Row Ordered . . . that the Inhabitants of Beast market Hill, and the Angel Row have permission from this Corporation, subject to the express controul and direction in the ulterior progress, and manner of carrying such plan into Execution, of ... a Committee [of the Council] ... to make a Causeway with a Curb Stone, of such width as shall be agreed upon by the Committee before appointed from Bromley House, to the bottom of Friar Lane, with Posts and Chains to fence the same and be at all times a Guard against the Cattle brought there for Sale, such Causeway to be formed, and Posts and Chains fixed at the Expence of the Applicants and such other Persons, as may feel themselves interested in carrjung such Improvement into Execution, and that such Committee be empowered, if they shall judge it expedient, at the expence of this Corporation, to alter the adjoining Pavement of the Market Place, so as to make it correspond with this Improvement. 3570 fo. 121-122. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1810-1 1810. February 8 Mr. Staveley for the Town Hall To John Booth Dr / s d To a New Weather Cock . . . . . . . . 12 6 November 5th 181 1 Settled John Booth. 1832. I, 158. 1 81 1. February 23 . . . John Bates Esqr. Mayor Dr. To Elizh. Lingford To Bill Delivd. for Doing up 2 Large Silver Maces £ s d Adding Silver Ornaments Round the Top of each . . . . 7 17 6 1811. August 21 To the Chief Constable of the Town of Nottingham 1832, I, 185, i. pay the bearer Two pounds Six Shillings & 6d for the Carraige and Insurance of three Hundred pounds of Tokens for the use of the Town of Nottingham and it shall be allow'd in your acct.i /2 " 6 " 6 John Bates Mayor. Nottingham . . . 1832, I, 200. The Chamberlains ... To John Ashwell 1810 October 25 to [Extract] £ s d December 25 18112 Lamp Fillers & Irons for Derby Road . . 68 12 8 1832, I, 212, i. 1 £14 was paid for more tokens on 30 January-, 1S12 (1833, I, 121). 2 Two other items are included in this period. ii8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181I QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1810-1 iSii. July 18 Census returns . . . 6th Question — Referring to the number of persons in iSoi, To what cause do you Attribute any remarkable Difference in the Number at present ? Since the Year 1801 the Trade of the Town of Nottingham has generall}?- been flourishing which has caused an influx of Inhabitants ; but within the last two Years the IManufactory has experienced considerable depres- sion . . . [Headings as before] I'arish of Saint Peter . . . 5-29 568 4 14 0 331 37 1270 1569 2839 . . . 6th Question . . . [Answer] There is no remarkable Difference . . . Saint Nicholas . . . 73« 74S I -4 40 (>53 55 1722 2098 3820 . . . 6th Question . . . [Answer] The increase of Inhabitants we conceive to have arisen from the flourishing state of the Manufacture of British Lace and Hosiery subsequent to the Year 1801 particularly at Intervals ; The increase is also in part attributable to the determination of some considerable Land Owners in the County compelling their Tenants not to take Ap- prentices in their Villages — The numbers we believe to be now on the decline and has been for some Years particularly during the very depressed state of the Manufactures for the last twelve months 357 fo. 132-133- l8ll] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM II9 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMEXTS : iSio-i I 81 I. February 12 Election of burgesses : case of Rex v. Bird : summing np Court of King's Bench . . . Remainder of the Judgment of the Court. Ld. Ch: Justice — There is another matter of the King against Samuel Bird (His Lordship had delivered two Judgments before this) which w'as argued on ^^'edncsday last, and on which the Court immediately at the end of the argument in part delivered their judgment. The question was in Quo Warranto — it was an information against the Defendant to shew by what Authority he claimed to be a Burgess of the Town of Nottingham. The Defendant pleaded four Pleas, ist That Nottingham was a Borough Town &c — sets out the Charter of Henry 6th— 2Sth June in the 27th 3^ear of his Reign, and that in 1606 they made a bye Law, which had ever since been in full force and that the Defendant had been elected a Burgess by the usage under that Bye law. The second Plea is the same except that it states the Recorder to be an Elector being a Burgess. The third and fourth Pleas state it to have been an immemorial Custom of tliat Town to elect Burgesses. — There is a special Replication that during all that time the eldest Son of every Burgess born in Nottingham and the Younger Sons having served seven years apprentice ship and all others serving an apprentice ship of seven years to any Burgess are entitled to be admitted Burgesses of the Corporation on their attaining the age of twenty one years, whereby the succession of a sufficient and large number of Bur- gesses is fully secured and provided for. To each of these Replications, there is a Demurrer, and a joinder in Demurrer. Upon the argument it was insisted by ]\lr. Dampier on the part of the Prosecutor as a special objection to the first and third Pleas, that the B\-e law cannot be supported in as much as it gives a right of Election to the Recorder though he was a Burgess. And tho' a Bye Law might narrow the number of Electors, vet it could not give the right of election to those to whom that right was not given by the Constitution of the Borough. The Court immediately after the argument gave their opinion, that this was a valid objection, and that there must be as to the first, and third Pleas, judgment against the Defendant. But as to the Bve law stated in the second and fourth Pleas, the Defendant must have judgment on those Pleas. On the second plea arises the question on which the Court took time to consider. And that question is this, whether in as much as in this case it is stated in the Replication that there are certain persons therein described '•ntitled to be Burgesses ivithout Election, and in as much as no Custom to • lect Burgesses is stated except for a period too minute to raise a doubt to mfluence the decision of the Court, namely since the introduction of the Bye Law — the Corporation has a right to make Burgesses by Election ? By the 120 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1811 case from i Rolls Abridgment 513 every Corporation has an incidental power of making bye Laws, and of doing all those Acts, which may be necessary for their perpetual succession, &c. Indeed it was admitted in this case in the course of the argument that where there is no mode provided by a Charter or Prescription for continuing the Succession, a Corporation has a right to make Burgesses by Election. But it was urged as the right of Election was not expressly given that any select Body of this Corporation could not proceed by election. This position seems to be understood in a sense too wide as it was presumed the Provision was of such a Nature (the Town being so populous) as was calculated at all times to procure a sufficient supply of Burgesses, without proceeding by voluntary elections — that this might furnish ground for presuming that voluntary Elections were meant to be excluded. But We think the Corpora- tion has a right of supplying deficiences by Elections, and we think the pro- vision set forth in the special Replication is not such as might not render the occasional supplies by Election necessary where there might be a failure in the other, and where the other mode might prove insufficient. The Replication did not state it as a fact that the other modes of procuring Burgesses without election had produced a sufficient supply at all times — that they had always produced such sufficient supply, or even that they did so, at the time the Defendant was elected. And altho' there may be a suffi- cient and large number of Burgesses by the other modes from the present state of the Trade and population of this Borough secured and provided, yet we cannot from our experience of that description of rights pronounce it as a rule of Law, that this source is calculated at all times to prodvice a proper supply. There is no mode of compelling any of those persons mentioned in the replication to accept their Freedom. So that if the Corporation could not proceed by Voluntary elections, it might be in the power of those persons to bring about a dissolution of the Corporation and its existence would be made to depend upon them and not upon the Corporation itself. And altho' in the case of elections persons cannot be compelled to accept of their Freedom more than the others who obtain their Freedom by the other modes, yet in the case of voluntary elections they can pass from object to object till they procure a sufficient number of Burgesses, — of persons willing to accept their freedom. Supposing the Provision for supplying the Corporation by birth and service to be as antient as the Corporation itself, still in one of these the service by apprenticeship, the right in consequence of it must be in abeyance at least for seven years after the creation of the Corporation. At the same time the right in the eldest sons of Burgesses by birth must have been in abeyance for twenty one years after the creation of the Corporation. And if the general incidental right of obtaining Burgesses by Election had been taken away the consequence must have been that the perpetuity of the Corporation must have been uncertain and insecure — And therefore we are of opinion that on the second Plea as well as on the fourth, there must be judgment for the Deft. 4081, II, fo. 100-107. l8ll] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 121 1811. April 20 Shoe Booths Release by William Topham of Derby, dyer, by direction of John Darkins of Mansfield, draper, Ann his wife, and Sarah Wells of Nottingham, spinster (sister to Ann Darkins), to Joseph Machin, gentleman, and John Cooper, baker, both of Nottingham, of a shop in Shoemaker Booths, for ;^3i5 los; with the preceding lease (April 19), and the subsequent final concords (April 28). 4079 a, viii-xi. 1811. May 10 Water for mill in Butcher's Close Bond of John Hawksley, worsted spinner, to the Mayor and burgesses, in £500, to pay a yearly rent of los for a pipe through the Island to convey water from the River Leen to a small pump in his mill in Butcher's Close, and to remove the pipe within one month if so required. 4052. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1811-2 1 81 1. Wednesday, 20 November Widows and burgess parts Ordered . . . that in future no Widow of any Burgess of Nottingham, shall be entitled to any Interest in any Burgess part of any deceased Burgess her husband unless she shall have been married to such Burgess at the time of such Husband's being in possession of the Burgess part, of which he may be possessed at the time of his death, And in order to secure the efficient execu- tion of the present order It is hereby expressly declared that the Widow of a Burgess shall not be permitted in future to have any claim upon the Burgess part of her deceased husband, until she shall have appeared at a Common Hall, held after the death of her deceased husband, and proved to the satisfaction of the Corporation that she was married to her Husband at the time of the Burgess part having been allotted to him, It is nevertheless to be distinctly understood that this Order of Hall is not to have any effect upon, or extend or be deemed or construed to Extend, to the Widow of any Burgess, unless she shall have been married, after the date hereof being the twentieth day of November 181 1. And that this Order be signed by the Town Clerk and advertized in the Nottingham Journal and Review. 3571 fo. 16. Freedom in return for services Ordered . . . that the Freedom of this Corporation, be presented to Sir Thomas Plomer Knight, his Majesty's Solicitor General 1. Ordered that the above Resolution be communicated in the most handsome Terms to Sir Thomas Plomer, b}' the Town Clerk as a small Testimony of 1 He did not take it up. 122 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [181I their Sense of his Exertions, in the suit in Quo Warranto in the King's Bench, the King against John Ashwell, to the success of which those Exer- tions so eminently contributed. 3571 fo. 17. Alderman Parker's charity : Idier to the Mayor Dear Sir, 1 write to you officially, and in order that you may communicate the contents to the next Common Hall, that they may enable me to know in a regular manner, what conduct I am to pursue, in relation to the subject of it. Mr. Latham of Melton, has in a conversation with me stated that he is the Solicitor for the purchaser of the Estate which was left by Alderman Parker, to certain Trustees in Trust to pay thereout the sum of thirteen pounds ten shillings, to be distributed by the Aldermen of the Town in putting out Apprentices, and in giving them the sum of three pounds on their having duly served their Apprenticeships, and in case of any of these sums not being required for this purpose, to employ the same in the increase of the Library, belonging to the Freeschool, of the Town of Nottingham, and other pui'- poses. — You are, perhaps, aware, that the original Trustees are mosth', if not all, dead, and that there is an arrear of money due upon the Trust, to the purposes for which it is applicable. These arrears have not arisen from any withholding of the Trust Property from the original and first Objects of the Donor's Bounty, but from the Persons in possession of the Trust Estate having occasionally refused to pay to the Trustees the surplus monies applicable to the Augmentation of the Freeschocl Library. I have frequently threatned those concerned for the Persons in possession of the Estate with a suit in Chancery to compel a pay- ment of these arrears which are noted in the account book belonging to this Charity, and to restore the Trust to its full efficiency; by an appointment of new Feoffees in Trust, and if nothing is done to this end, I would certainlv advise the Corporation to put my threats into execution. Mr. Latham is fullv aware that any step of this sort would create a great expence and must be effectual to its object, and altho' his Client has a full Indemnity against any such proceedings he has stated to me that if the Corporation will be satisfied with the payment of the arrears due, he will advise his Client to make a regular charge, of a Rent Charge upon his Estate of thirteen pounds and ten shillings payable to the Corporation, in Trust for the purposes of Alderman Parker's Will. As this on the one hand will exonerate the owner of the Estate from all future Expences for keeping on Foot the Trust it will be beneficial to him, and as on the other hand it will secure to the Corporation every possible future benefit they can derive from the Estate and exempt them from what they have not in times past been entirely free from, the interference of the Owners ol the Estate for the time, I should most sinceiely recommend the Corporation to meet Mr. Latham's proposal, with a cordial assent, the more particularly, as he is ready to advise his Client to be at all expence attending the carrying it into Execution, except what the Corporation must necessarily l8ll] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I23 sustain in overlooking the Deeds, which may be prepared for this purpose 1. I am, Dear Sir, Your's ver}' truly Geo: Coldham Town Clerk. 3571 fo. 19-20. Lambley estate Ordered that this Hall being persuaded that the Corporation ha\e it in their power to appropriate the Rents and profits of the Lambley Estate, to other objects than that of putting out Apprentices the Sons of Burgesses; deem it adviseable, that some means should be adopted, of rendering the ]uoduce thereof (which are susceptable of a considerable increase,) more rxtensively useful. Do hereby determine and direct that in future, all, or a considerable part of the Rents of this Estate, as may be annually thought most expedient by the Corporation, be applied to rhe erecting Alms Houses, for such poor Burgesses, Tradesmen, and Townsmen, of Nottingham, as the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council may annually appoint, to inhabit the same free of Rent, and that in order to render it impossible that the monev thus expended out of the produce of the Lambley Estate may be converted to other purposes, than that of the benefit of those persons for whom under the direction and controul of the Mayor Aldermen, and Common Council, the Estate was designed, this Hall do hereby expressly resolve, determine, and direct, that previous to any such House or Houses being built, a portion of their Chamber Estate, shall be sett apart, whereon to erect such House or Houses, and that the Land so sett apart shall be demised by the Corporation, to certain Trustees for 999 years, at a pepper Corn rent, with such clauses and Covenants, as may be necessary In Trust to permit and suffer, all House or Houses or other Buildings erected thereupon, to be held and enjoyed by -uch poor Burgesses, Townsmen and Tradesmen of Nottingham, as the ^layor, Aldermen, and Common Council shall annually appoint to inhabit the same free of Rent, and It is further ordered, that the Committee hereto- fore appointed on this subject are hereby fully authorized, and directed, in the name, and by the authority of this Hall to take any steps which they may deem requisite or expedient, for carrying this Resolution into effect. 3571 fo. 23-24. 1 81 1. Tuesday, 3 December [Petition to the Prince Regent regarding the price of grain.'] 3571 fo. 28-29. 1811. Tuesday, 17 December Luddite riots At a Common Hall ... for the special purpose of taking into Consideration some anonymous Papers addressed to the Magistrates and the Corporate Body since the commencement of the present Disturbances and relating thereto and adopting such Resolutions thereupon as may seem expedient to them. 1 The Corporation agreed to these suggestions. 124 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 Resolved unanimously that the Corporation Do agree to pay a Sum not exceeding Five Hundred pounds to be advanced by the Chamberlains to any person or persons who may give such Information of the Authors Writers Publishers or Senders of the two Papers hereafter Described or either of them so as he or they may be convicted thereof videlicet a certain threatning anonymous Paper addressed to the Mayor and received by him on Sunday the eighth of December Instant intimating to him that unless he complied with certain wishes expressed by the Author or Writer it was intended on the part of the Author or Writer to commit Murder upon some Person or Persons therein Described and also a wicked and inflammatory Paper addressed by wa3^ of Notice to the Corporation under the fictitious Name of Ned Lud delivered at the Police Office on the Evening of the i6th of Decem- ber Instant such Reward to be paid on the Conviction of the parties to such persons & in such proportions as the Committee hereafter appointed shall through the medium of the Town Clerk direct. [A Committee u'as then appoifited.] Resolved unanimously that a Sum not exceeding Two Thousand Pounds be paid by the Chamberlains of this Corporation to the Order and Direction of the Committee towards obtaining such Information as may be needful in suppressing the present illegal & felonious proceedings in the Town and in bringing the Instigators & Abettors thereof to Punishment and for assisting the Magistrates or otherwise as the said Committee may think proper for the Preservation of the Peace of the said Town and Neighbourhood and the Protection of the Property thereof And that the receipt of the Mayor shall be a sufficient Discharge to the Chamberlains for all Sums of Money paid by them to the Order of the said Committee And that for the purpose of enabling the said Committee to conduct their Operations with more efficacy & Secresy it was further unanimously Resolved that they shall huve full power and Authority to apply & dispose of the said Sum of Two Thousand Pounds to such Person or Persons and in such manner and form as they may think requisite without being compelled to render any Account thereof. 3571 fo. 31-32. 1812. Thursday, 6 February Lamhley estate [This estate had been mismanaged through excessive use of the farm land in producing corn crops, and the Corporation had appointed two men to inspect, value and report upon it. Their report is too long to he printed in full. The area of the estate was 104A. jR. 26P., and its annual value was £201 i6s. ^d. Future lessees were required to give an undertaking as to the rotation of crops — • fallow, turnips, barley, clover and wheat.] 3571 fo- 37-41- New road to Mapperlev Plains Resolved that this Corporation approving of the se\-eral steps taken by the Committee in pursuance of the authority committed to them for the purpose of carrying into execution the making the new Road in question to Mapperley Plains by Gooseham Hill instead of the old Road by the way of l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 125 Red Lane Do ratify and confirm the same and also the consent given by the said Committee on the part of this Corporation to their land being occupied for the purpose of the said Road by affixing the Corporation Seal to an Instrument prepared for that purpose by the Town Clerk whereby the Corporation had relinquished all right and Interest in the said Land in Consideration of five shillings to be paid to them in respect thereof. 3571 fo. 42-43. Almshouses on Derby Road Resolved . . . that a Lease ... be made and executed by the Corporation to the Mayor and Aldermen for the time being for the term of 999 years subject to the Rent of a pepper Corn of the whole of the Land lying on the Sand Hills between the Land on Lease to Mr. Stocks the Land on Lease to Mr. Norman now occupied by Mr. Stubbins the Back Lane and the Derby Road to be by them or such Trustees as the Corporation may appoint to succeed them in pursuance of a power to be reserved to them in such Lease for that purpose held In trust to permit and suffer the Mayor and Burgesses of the Corporation of Nottingham or any Committee appointed by them to erect and build thereupon by and out of the produce of the Lamble}- Estate such and so many Alms Houses as they may judge expedient for the reception and accomodation of such poor Burgesses, Tradesmen and Townsmen of Nottingham as the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the said Town of Nottingham may annually appoint to inhabit the same free of Rent And In Trust to permit and suffer such Alms Houses or other Buildings to be from time to time erected and built thereupon by the Persons and for the purposes aforesaid to be held and enjoyed (subject to such Conditions as may be from time to time annually directed and appointed by the said Mayor and Burgesses to be performed in respect thereof) by such poor Burgesses, Townsmen, and Tradesmen of Nottingham as the Mayor Alder- men, and Common Council shall, subject as aforesaid annually appoint to inhabit the same free of Rent, such Lease to contain such clauses and Covenants as maybe necessary for effectually carrying into execution, and securing the execution of the Trust for which such Lease is intended to be granted 1. 3571 fo. 44-45. Fewing the Leen A Letter to the Town Clerk from Mr. Henry Percy, Clerk to the Nottingham Canal Committee is now laid before the Hall by the Town Clerk . . . Nottm. Feby. 5th. 1812. Sir — I am directed ... to represent to you, that that part of the River Leen which runs from the Aqueduct to the Brewery is very much silted, and 1 am desired to request, that the Corporation will give directions for fewing out the same — you therefore will be good enough to communicate the subject of this Letter to the Corporation at your earliest convenience — I am. Sir [etc.] Ordered on reading such Letter that the Town Clerk be directed, in reply 1 The Annual Committee were instructed to begin the erection of the Almshouses. 126 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 thereto to state . . . that the Corporation do not consider themselves liable to scour the Leen and must therefore refer the Canal Committee to the Parishes of Saint ]\Iary in the Town of Nottingham and the Parish of Snienton in the County of Nottingham thro' which the same River passes. 3571 fo. 45-46. 1 81 2. Tuesday, 3 March Burgess parts Resolved unanimously that it be a permanent and standing Order of Hall that no Burgess part now in Grass shall in future be broken up either for the purpose of being converted into Tillage or occupied as Gardens without the special leave and permission of this Hall and that this Order of Hall be signed by the Town Clerk and advertized in the Nottingham Journal and Review for the Information and Government of the Burgesses who now are or at any time hereafter may be in possession of Burgess Parts to w:hich this Resolution may extend. 3571 fo. 47. 1 81 2. ]\Ionday, 30 March Conditions of letting Corporation land ist Not to break up the Land without leave in Writing from the Common Hall. 2d When the grass grown thereon shall be mowed that for every Ton of Hay taken from the Land two Tons of good Manure shall be taken and spread upon the Land the same year. 3571 fo. 65. [Petition to the House of Lords against the monopoly of trade enjoyed by the East India Company.] 3571 fo. 70-72. 1812. Wednesday, 22 April Weighing machine on Mansfield Road Ordered on reading the Proceedings of a Special Meeting of the Trustees of the Mansfield Turnpike Road held at the Red Hill on the 20th April 1 812 — that the same be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall, and that the Mayor Mr. Alderman Ash well, ]\Ir. John Stone and Mr. jMartin Roe be a Committee fully empowered in the name and by the authority of this Corporation to come to such an Agreement with the Trustees of the Mansfield Turnpike Road on the subject of a Weighing Machine, which it is their intention to place upon or adjoining the Mansfield Road near Nottingham, as they may judge expedient on the part of this Corporation. "Extract from the proceedings of the Trustees of the Nottingham & Mansfield Turnpike road at a Special General Meeting held at Red hill the 20th April, 1812." "Resolved, That a Weighing Machine be set down near the Gallows House in the Parish of Saint Mary in Nottingham and that all Carts Waggons and other Carriages wliich shall pass or repass on the said road or any part l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I27 thereof together with or without the loading thereof shall be weighed at the said Machine." "Resolved, That it appears to this Meeting that the Gallows House will be a proper place to be occupied by the Person attending at the said ^Machine and that ]\Ir. Alderman Swann and Mr. Hawksley in conjunction with our Clerk do enquire of the Corporation whether they are willing to permit the Trustees to have possession of the said House and upon what terms, the Trustees undertaking to lay out Fifty Pounds or more in making the neces- sary additions to and improvements in the said House" — "Resolved, That if an Agreement be eftected with the Corporation the Trustees of the Nottingham District be empowered to make the requisite Alterations in the said House." 3571 fo. 77-78. Free School affairs Ordered that the Schoolwardens be authorized and directed as soon as their Funds may enable them so to do to la}- out such sum of money as may be necessary to purchase a pair of 18 Inch Globes for the use of the Freeschool — Ordered that this Corporation as Trustees of the Free Grammar School of the Town of Nottingham founded by the Lady Dame Agnes IMellors, having been informed b}^ the Master and Usher of the said Freeschool that several of the Books belonging thereto have been purloined and embezzled from the School room, and it is suspected that such Thefts have been committed by some or one of the Scholars admitted upon the Foundation Do Direct authoiize and empower the Schoolwardens as Guardians of the said Free- school upon sufficient proof that any one or more of the Scholars upon the Foundation, have been guilty or accessary to the taking away of such Books or who shall at an\ time hereafter be guilty of a similar offence immediate ly to expel him or them from the School, and such Scholar or Scholars so expelled, shall not from thenceforth be permitted to enjoy the Benefit there- of and that those scholars who are innocent, and in no wise concerned in such felonious proceedings mav be stimulated to use all means within their power to detect thf ,guilt\- the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Order of Hall to be printed in order that the same may be distributed to every Scholar who is enjoying the benefit of the Foundation. 3571 fo. 88-89. 1 812. Thursday, 14 May Poor relief Ordered that this Corporation perceiving with satisfaction that a most extensive and liberal SulDScription has been .set on foot by the Gentlemen Inhabitants of this Town for the purpose of alleviating those distresses to which the greater part of the labouring poor of this Town are reduced oc- casioned by the high price of Provisions and the want of emplovTuent Do hereby subscribe the sum of one hundred Guineas to be given to the relief of the Poor and that the Mayor be directed to subscribe that sum in the name of the Corporation and that the Chamberlains be authorized to pa}^ 128 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 the said sum as soon as they shall be enabled so to do out of the Funds belonging to the Chamber Estate on the order of the Mayor to that effect. Ordered that the Chamberlains be authorized and directed as soon as they shall be enabled so to do out of the monies belonging to the Chamber Estate to defray such expences as may have been incurred on the sale of two several parcels of Potatoes purchased by the Mayor and Mr. Alderman Swann and sold to the poor of this Town at a depreciated rate in the course of the last week. ^^^j jq 92-93. 1812. Thursday, 4 June Freedom from toll of burgesses The Memorial of Robert Walker one of the Burgesses of the said Town of Nottingham now residing at Retford in the County of Nottingham Sheweth That your Memorialist is a Hawker of Drapery Goods and travels therewith and offers the same to Sale at many different Towns in this Kingdom and as a Burgess of Nottingham, your Memorialist understands he is freed from the payment of Toll in respect of the Goods so offered to sale and sold by him throughout the whole Kingdom within Fairs and without. That in order that your Memorialist might claim, have, and enjoy, the exemption from Toll as above stated he hath procured a certain Instrument in Writing commonly denominated a Burgess's Charter which bears date the 6th day of October 1810 and is under the hand of John Bates Esquire then Mayor of the said Town of Nottingham and the Seal of Office of Mayor of the said Town whereby it is notified to all people whom it may concern that your Memorialist was duly admitted and Sworn a Burgess of Nottingham aforesaid on the loth day of May 1803 and in such Charter it is also notified that the Burgesses of the said Town of Nottingham are priviledged from the payment of Toll throughout the Kingdom in manner as before stated by divers Charters of the Kings of England therein named. That since your Memorialist hath possessed himself of the Charter before named he hath been required to pay Toll for standing with a Stall with Goods thereon for Sale at Retford aforesaid and on production of the said Charter to the Town Clerk of Retford, and refusal to pay the same an Action at Law was commenced against him in November last and in expectation of the same being brought to Trial at the last Assizes for the County of Nottingham your Memorialist a short time before the holding of the said Assizes travelled from Lynn in Norfolk to Retford and from thence to Nottingham for the purpose of preparing for his defence in such Action and was then informed that no Notice of Trial had been given and that the said Action would not then be tried, whereby your Memorialist suffered con- siderable inconvenience, loss, and expence. That in the beginning of February last the goods of your Memorialist were destraincd for the passage Toll over Surfleet Bridge in Lincolnshire although your Memorialist then produced and shewed to Edwards, the Toll Collector so destraining his Goods the Charter before mentioned and claimed his exemption from payment of such Toll as a Bur- gess of Nottingham. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I29 That \-our Memorialist humbly submits the above to the consideration of the Ma\-or and Common Council of the said Town of Nottingham, and humbly craves they will afford him such protection in the free enjoyment of his just privileges and direct such measures or Notice to be pursued or taken therein in the name of the said Mayor and Burgesses as they shall judge proper and deem requisite. Robt. Walker. Resolved on consideration of such Memorial that the Town Clerk be authorized by this Hall at the request of the said Robert Walker to bear any Testimony which he ma}' judge to be consistent with the truth and justice of the case in the name of this Corporation in favor of such Privileges as the said Robert Walker can legally claim as a Burgess of Nottingham and that this Corporation are willing that he should be assisted with every Document or Record in their possession for supporting his just rights and Priviledges as a Burgess of Nottingham provided that the Town Clerk be not authorized hereby to part with the possession of any original Documents or papers belonging to the Corporation and that it be distinctly understood that the said Robert Walker is to be at the expence of all such steps as the Town Clerk may take in consequence of this Order of Hall at his request and that this Corporation are not to be put to any charge on Account of any proceedings had in consequence thereof. 3571 fo. 96-99. Assassination of Prime Minister Resolved that this Hall as Englishmen concerned for the honour of a Country hitherto famed for the generous and manly spirit of its Inhabitants desire publicly to express their horror and detestation at the assassination of the late Right Honorable Spencer Percival in the lobby of the House of Commons on the eleventh da\' of May last whilst in discharge of his duty as a Member of Parliament and as the first Minister of the Crown. That this Corporation whilst they feel humiliated that an act so abhorrent from the General Character of their Countrymen could have occurred at this enlightened period of our history reflect with satisfaction that this atrocious act has been proved to originate in the personal malice of a solitary Individual unconnected with anv public Principle. 3571 fo. 99-100. Overdue rents Resolved that public Notice be forthwith gi\en by the Town Clerk in the Nottingham Journal and Review that if such Burgesses or Widows of Bur- gesses shall from henceforth neglect or refuse to pay the rent chargeable upon the respective Lands or Tenements so held by them belonging to the Chamber and Bridge Estates to the Chamberlains or Bridgemasters half yearly on the day appointed for payment of all the Corporation rents or within 10 days after such rent day the Corporation will proceed (after this and such other legal Notice as may be necessary for that purpose) to reallot and dispose of the Lands and Tenements of which the rent shall be so in Arrear. 3571 fo. lOO-IOI. 130 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 Butcher's Close A Letter from Mr. John Hawksley to the Mayor is now produced to this Hall and ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings thereof and the same is entered according!}' as follows : To the Worshipful The Mayor, Nottingham 27 May 1812. Sir, The Inhabitant's of Butcher's Close think it right that the Road therein should be deemed a public Highway, & after Indicting the same the Parish have proposed to refer the question to Mr, Balguy, & the same will come on at Keddlestone Inn, on Monda}^ the 8 June at 11 in the forenoon, when, if you please to depute any person to attend on behalf of the important Interest that the Corporation have in this question, myself and others will be thereby gratified. At all events from the value of the Corporate Property there, I feel con- fident that the body will deem it requisite & equitable to give aid by a subscription, & in order to guide this, it may be proper that I subjoin a list of the Subscribers. Dr. Storer & Mr. Evans have now sold all their property in that quarter to Mr. Ash & Messrs. Hardstaff & Co. I have the honour to remain Sir Yr. obt. hble St. John Hawksley. Mr. Coldham or ]\Ir. Enfield will be at Keddlestone at the same time & could assist, on your behalf, in advocating the cause. List of Subscribers i s. d. The Corporation of Nottingham Messrs. Robinsons Messrs. Hardstaff, Gossage, & Co. :\Ir. Ash Mr. Hawksley N.B. Tlie above 4 parties have agreed to augment their Subscriptions if needful. 3571 fo. 102. 1812. Eriday, 14 August Residential qualification of Mayor This Meeting understanding that Mr. Alderman Ash well either doth or for the future intends to reside upon Standard Hill, It is thereupon Resolved that it is expedient and necessary that a Case should be forthwith stated by the Town Clerk at the expence of this Corporation for the opinion of Mr. Balguy upon the effect of a Mayor's Residence upon Standard Hill during the period of his serving the Office of Mayor of this Town and for ascertaining whether it must be considered without the Boundaries of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham and that Mr. Coldham be authorized and empowered at the Costs and Charges of this Corporation to set on foot l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I3I an enquiry as to the Boundaries of the Ancient King's Castle of Nottingham and any other circumstances in his judgement material to the object of the present question and that for that purpose he be empowered to direct any Searches to be made by such Person or Persons as he may judge most com- petent to such an Investigation. ^ 3571 fo. 108. Nottingham men detained as prisoners of war in France Mr. Cornelius Huthwaite now produces a letter dated Citadel of Cambrai, France, 30th April 1812 and addressed to William Huthwaite Esqr. and the same is ordered to be entered amongst the Proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows : Citadel of Cambrai, France, Hond. Sir, 30th April 1812. In the most fervent hope that you will excuse our presumption, We the undersigned, being natives of, and late resident in the Town and County of Nottingham most humbh' beg leave to submit our present circumstances to your consideration ; having had the misfortune to be taken prisoners of war, and being a long time in confinement ; and from the present unfortunate state of Affairs, no probability of a Release at present : and as most of the Counties in England have subscribed contributions for the relief of their respecti^'e countrymen in France : from the well known humanity of the Gentlemen and Tradesmen of the Town and County of Nottingham, we feel confident the}'' will not be backward on this generous occasion ; We therefore humbh' beg. Sir, you will be pleased to use vour Interest in setting on foot this Charitable design, in order to obtain a pecuniarv assistance to alleviate the Rigours of Confinement ; and which transmitted to us through the medium of the Transport Board, London, will be thankfully received, and ever gratefull}- acknowledged by, Honoured Sir, Your most obedient Servants & Unfortunate Countrvmen. To, William Huthwaite, Esq. Nottingham. John Pickett, Parliament Street ^ John Horseley St. Anne's Street \ Nottingham. William Gratton late Week-day Cross ^ John Barton Baseford. \ ci • John Jerram Blidworth J Ordered on reading the said letter that this Corporation in order to alleviate the sufferings and privations (as far as they can) of the persons by whom the said letter is addressed do cheerfully subscribe the sum of 10 Guineas to be paid by the Chamberlains It is further Ordered that the Town Clerk do at the expence of this Corporation cause the said Letter to be published in the Nottingham Review and the Nottingham Journal and that the different Bankers in this Town be requested to receive such Subscriptions 1 A note appended to the entry of ^Ir. Ashwell's election as Mayor for the ensuing year. 132 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 as the Inhabitants of Nottingham, and its Neighbourhood may feel disposed to contribute. Ordered further that the Total amount of the Subscrip- tions be requested to be paid to the Mayor to be by him transmitted to France through the medium of the Transport Board. 3571 fo. 118-120. Mickleiorn Jury presenimenis Two Extracts from the last and the preceding Verdicts of the Mickletorn Jury of the Court Leet with the Court Baron of the Mayor and Burgesses of the said Town of Nottingham being now read to this Hall by the Town Clerk Resolved that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Ash well, Mr. INIartin Roe and Mr. Thomas Smith be a Committee to investigate the different Nuisances, Obstructions and Incroachments complained of in such Extracts as matter for the consideration of this Hall and to report their opinion thereon to the next or some subsequent Hall. 3571 fo. 122. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1811-2 . . . The Treasurer, To the Town Clerk, Dr 181 1 [Extracts] / S D November 26 Drawing hand bill, by direction of Magistrates, warning the public against the repetition or continuance of the late outrages ^ & stating the measures adopted for the preservation of the peace and protection of property, — & fair copy, . . . . 10 - December 2 Attending upon Lord Waldegrave and upon our billett master, arranging a more ex- peditious mode of assembling the Cavalry 6 8 4 Attending meeting of the Magistrates and the hosiers at the County-hall until 3 in the afternoon .. .. .. .. .. 11 — 10 Clerk attending several persons in Bridlesmiih gate, enquiring respecting several persons in custody, charged with collecting money for the frame breakers . . . . . . 6 8 6074 : 2. . . . The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham, Town Clerk 1 812 [Extracts] £ S D January 23 Attending a meeting of the Mayor and Alder- men on the arrival of Messrs. Conant and Baker 2 from London, writing to them, 1 Frame-breaking by the Luddites. 2 London police magistrates. The original ms. of their official reports, in the form of letters to John Beckett, was presented to Nottingham Public Libraries by the Rt. Hon. .^rnold Morley, a former M.P. for Nottingham. The Central Library also has two letters from Lord Rolle to Mr. Ryder, Secretary of State, relating to these riots, and referring to Byron's speech in the House of Lords on 27 February, 181 2. l8l2l RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 133 requesting their attendance, and attend- ing a long conference with them upon the state of the town 26 In consequence of a letter from the Reverend Mr. Kirkby attending upon Mr. Conant and Mr. Baker, & afterwards selecting Constables to go with a military guard to Gotham . . 27 Writing answer to a letter from the Mayor of Leicester detailing to him our System of 1 81 2 Military Patrole &c. February 10 In London, attending Mr. Beckett, the Under- Secretary, on the subject of the Watch and Ward bill, when he promised atten- tion to my suggestions 13 4 6 8 6 8 6 8 6074: 43. 1812 January March The Treasurer . . . Bot of Jno Ashwell [Extracts] 2/ 2 Pair Brass mounted horse Pistols with Caps &c Engrav'd — to Police Office ^ 6 Brass mounted Police Swords in Leathe[r] Scabbords No 506 Engraved — Do.i .. 6 Black Leather Sholder Belts 2 2 2 3 Blunderbusses Brass Barrells Engrav'd i pr Baynts » [Bayonets]— to Police Office 1 . . 4 Pair best filed saddle Pistols Dble bolted secret triger rais'd pan &c Engrav'd — Do.i 1 81 1. December 30 The Treasurer ... to Saml Stretton 123 Constables Staves Painting Ornamenting &c &c — at 2od. [1812. April 7 ?] Statement of Coals and Candles used by Pickett at the :^Iaypole from 15th Jany 1812 to 7th Aprill included Reced the Above Jno Hardy 1 Added in red ink. 2 Price not given. 3 Added in pencil. £ s d 7 7- 9 9- 12 12 - 6074: 53. /10 ; 6074: / S 6 15 6074: o S8. 134 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 i8i2. July 30 1812 April 21 1812 April 28 May 9 12 June June 25 The Treasurer ... To Joseph Howard Do.i under the Watch & Ward Act To 894 Persons summoned to Watch & Ward and m}' Attendance every night at Kil- bourn's from 28th April To loth of June 1 81 2 both inclusive To 97 Constables and their Assistants for the same period [Extract from another of Howard's accounts] Paid for Rattles for Watching and Warding The Treasurer, Dr To George Coldham . . . [Extracts] Drawing Hand Bill offering reward for covery of the Assassins who shot Trentham^ ; — two fair copies (one posting bill) and attending printers Warrant to levy Hue and Cry . . Examination of Farborough suspected shooting Mr. Trentham, . . Attending the Magistrates from 8 to 12 this evening on occasion of disorderly appear- ance of the populace on hearing of Mr. Percival's death ^ . . Attending the Mayor and with him upon General Maitland conferring on the present state of things when it was agreed gradually to lessen and finally to with- draw the W^atch and Ward and the nightly Patrole Attending a meeting of the Magistrates at the Police office convened in consequence of some violent outrages at the Theatre, when they ordered that notice should be given to the Managers immediately to close the Theatre / s d 22 £24 15 6 6074 : 80, i. 6074 4 - 80, ii. / S D dis- Mr. for of I - I - 6074 : 81. 1 Error for "Debtor". - A hosier who lived in Kaye's Walk. Though seriously injured, he recovered, and his assailants were never traced. For a possible explanation of the attack on him see Hammond, J. L. cS- B. Skilled labourer: 269-70. 3 Spencer Perce^•al, Prime Minister, was assassinated by Bellingham in the Lobby of the House of Commons. Cf. p. 129. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTIN'GHAM I35 . . . The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham . . . 1812 [Extract] " £ S D September 7 Attending Magistrates the whole of this day, on occasion of some popular disturbances respecting the price of flour . . . . 11- 6074 : no. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1811-2 1811. October 10 Air-traps for the Gaol It is Ordered that the Treasurer shall . . . out of the . . . county rate pay to . . . Edward Staveley Surveyor the sum of Three pounds being the amount of his Bill for patent Air Traps furnished by him for the use of the Gaol . . . 357 fo. 170. 1811. October 17 Improvement of the House of Correction It being now reported to this Court by the Town Clerk pursuant to the direction of a special Meeting of the Magistrates . . . held at the House of Correction .... on the sixteenth day of October Instant to view the state and Condition of that prison and to ascertain what accommodation it affords to facilitate the carrying into execution the Rules and Regulations lately made and confirmed for the better Government of the said prison and for setting to work the prisoners confined therein that it appears to the said Magistrates who attended such Meeting upon an Inspection of the said House of Correc- tion that it is essential to the accommodation and regulation of the said prison that a Day room be made in the Yard lately occupied by the Women with sleeping Cells over the same And that the said Visiting Magistrates require the Court of Sessions to carry such Improvement into Execution and also to direct that Windows be put out on the North side of the Lodging Rooms in the old Buildings for the better ventilation of the same Rooms And also that the small Yard on the North side of the Old Building be made secure for the Prisoners to walk in when requisite And such report being now taken into consideration by this Court It is thereupon Ordered that the alterations additions and Improvements recommended by the said special Meeting be forthwith made and carried into effect by ^Ir. Edward Staveley Surveyor subject to such directions as may be given to him by the Mayor and Aldermen of the said Town. 357 fo. 184. 1812. April 23 House of Correction Ordered that the House of Correction be immediately enlarged according to the full extent of the plan suggested by Mr. Staveley with such Alterations and Improvements therein as the Committee hereafter appointed may suggest or direct to be made therein by building a New Wing to the same House of Correction and enlarging the part thereof next Saint John's Street 136 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 and that the Mayor of Nottingham for the time being Mr. Alderman Swann Mr. Alderman Allen and the Reverend Doctor Wylde be a Committee em- powered to carry into Execution this Order of Court in such manner as they may judge most expedient ^. 357 fo. 222-223. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 181 1-2 1812. June 25 Extract from schedule of persons summoned for non-pavment of poor rate in St. Mary's parish , No. of 1 No. of Books 1811 Books 1810 7i 1 21- 4 I - - i No. j Name i Residence Books 181 1 Books 1810 Total 112 1 John Blackner^ [King's] Square 7^|2i- 4 i--i3i- 6576, lii. BOROUGH COURT RECORDS : 181 1-2 1811. October 12 Affidavit of debt In the Kings Court of Record of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham James Smith of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham Cotton Merchant Agent for Richard Arkwright^ of Willersley in the County of Derby Cotton Spinner maketh oath and saith that Thomas Wilkinson and Samuel Wilkinson the younger of the said Town of Nottingham Hosiers and Copartners are and stand justly and truly indebted unto the said Richard Arkwright in the sum of One thousand two hundred and Seventy pounds and upwards for goods sold and delivered by the said Richard Arkwright to or for the use and by the order of'^ the said Thomas Wilkinson and Samuel Wilkinson and at their request And this Deponent further saith that no offer hath been made to pay the* said sum of One thousand two hundred and Seventy pounds and upwards or any part thereof in any note or notes of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England expressed to be payable on demand Sworn at the Town of Nottingham aforesaid this 12th day of [Signed] James Smith October 181 1 — Before me Robert Leeson a Commr. for taking affidts. in his Majesty's Court of Kings Bench at Westminster. 6386, iii. 1 This order was repeated, and a new Committee appointed, on 20 April, 1815 (358 fo. 88). 2 The historian. King's Square was off Woolpack Lane. On 14 December, 1812, he was summoned again for 9s, his address being, "Gregory's Buildings, Wool P[ack] Lane" (6585, xiv). A third summons, 22 February, 1816, shows him in Turn Calf Alley (6647, xi). 3 Son of the inventor of the spinning-frame. * Words in italics are inserted above the line, and the alterations initialled in the margin by Leeson. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I37 1812. April 7 Affidavit of debt . . . Robert Bloor of Derby China Manufacturer 1 maketh oath and saith that John Gaskill and Thomas Xewcomb of the Town of Nottingham Auctioneers are and stand justly and truly indebted unto him this Deponent in the Sum of Seventy One Pounds and upwards for monies had and received by them ... for the use of him this Deponent And this Deponent further saith that no offer hath been made to pay [etc., as in no. 6386, Hi]. Sworn . . . before me [Signed] Robert Bloor. Sam] Parsons one &c. 6386, xxviii. MICKLETORX JURY PRESENTMENTS : 1811-2 A Burst water -pipe [The said Jurors do also present] The Company of Proprietors of the water works . . [for committing a nuisance] by permitting and suffering the water pipe in Chapel Bar ... to be and remain burst broken and out of repair in three several places. 1526 fo. 238. FRAMEWORKKNITTERS' PAPERS : 181 1-2 I 81 2. February 6 Copy of letter to Earl Waldegrave Comittee Room, Feby 6, 181 2 . . . My Lord Agreeable to your request the Committee of the Frame-work-knitters have awaited on the Gentlemen Manufacturers of their Trade and have reed the Cordial support and cooperation of several of the most respectable, Mr John Wright has kindly taken up our Business in the warmest manner being fully sensible of the goodness of our intentions, and the beneficial result that will accrue from our endeavors, We humbly trust, my Lord, from your well known generosity, that you will nobly assist an\- endeavor that will conduce to the Public Good We remain my Lord T Large Your Lordships Obt. Scrvts. G. Henson. 3984, I. I- 1 81 2. Februarv 19 Derby . . . Sir ■ I reed your Letter only last night from the circumstance of its having been directed to me in London & therefore take the earliest opportunity of 1 Bloor, who took over the Derby factory in 1811, has been accused of lowering the standard by having the accumulated stock of plain white china hastily decorated in Japanese and other bright patterns to catch the popular eye, and selling it cheaply at auctions throughout the country. F. Hurlbutt, in his Old Derby porcelain, argues that the policy was justified, as the money raised thereby put the business on a sound footing again, whereupon Bloor returned to the former high standard of artistic production. o 8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 answering it I should have been in London long ago had I not had a fall by which I hurt my Leg & have not since been able to put on a Boot However I shall be in London the beginning of next week & shall be happy at any time to receive any communications from your Committee which may be useful towards restoring the peace & good order of Nottingham & it's Neighborhood — By your letter I see it is the wish of the Committee that the proceedings in Par[liamen]t should be postponed for ten or twelve Days in the expectation of receiving important information If I had been in town I am afraid I could not have made such an application with any prospect of success because it is the Duty of Govt, to find a remedy if they can for an evil of such magnitude as soon as possible & you would observe from the Debates in the Newspapers that they were blamed for not bringing in Bills sooner I mention this merely to shew that no advantage has been lost by such a proposal not being made in Par[liamen]t I shall be glad at all times to receive information from the Committee to whom I beg my best respects And I am Sir Your very obedient Servant [Addressed] Danl Parker Coke. To the Secretary of the Committee at Sir Isaac Newton's Head Glass House Lane Nottingham. 3984, I. 5• I8I2. March 6 Copy of a letter to Leicester'^ Committee Room . . . Sir We have Rd. yours of the 4th Inst, and are not a Little suprised (considering our object the same, that our indeavours in the attainment of that object should be different) we supposed from the first of our existence as a body that to Petition the Lcgis[la]ture to take off the orders [in] Counsel though good in itself, would not have the effect of removing our grievances as to the nature of our trade ; therefore attention at the beginning of this business has been solely Directed to this one object, of applying for a Legislative enactment to regulate the various branches and indeavour to root out the abuses of our Trade, we soppose if our object is not attained now, it never will be, and the orders in counsil have nothing to do with the regulations of our trade, for we are indeavouring to get Regulations what work shall be made, and how, it shall be made, and if we succeed we trust those regulations will exist when the orders in Counsil shall be no more, we do not mean to condemn your proceedings, but we would much rather your exertions were united with ours, in the attainment of the necessary Regulations, and we hope, and trust, the da^^ is not far distant, when those orders (which we feel as much as you) must positively be taken off to satisfy the minds of millions of distressed Manufacturers — We are happy to hear that your meeting was so well attended, that good order, and unanimity pre valid, we certainly ex- 1 Words deleted in the original are omitted here. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I39 pected some information. Respecting the abuses that exist in Leicestershire in the two needle branch, we wish to put them in a regular train, and send them to Parliament, to prove the necessity of their interference — we have wrote 3 Letters to Mr. Nickols of London our Letters and his answers were Laid before the Hatton Garden Magistrates, they allowed him a Runner, to assist him in calling a meetting they have had a meeting, and promise every assistance in their power, — nay, the Magistrates have so far interfered as to Lay the correspondence, before the Secy, of State, we have not heard the result, be [sic] we hope every thing we have calld a general meeting for monday next, March the 9th we should be glad to see some Leicester friends over by order of the committee Yours Respectfully Thos. Latham 3984, I, 21. 1 812. March 6 Sir The United Committee of Frame workknitters at Nottingham, with great surprise, received a letter of the 2d instant from a person in the Town, over which you hold jurisdiction, stating, that you had prohibited the framework- knitters in your town from meeting to discuss the nature of their grievances, and to prepair a petition to parliament thereon. You no doubt had your reasons for so doing ; but whatever they were sane or otherwise is not material, because they were both unconstitutional and unjust, as well as extremely dangerous to the liberties of the subject. Know you not. Sir, that the Act, commonly called "The Gagging Act" is long since dead of its own natural death ; therefore your opinion, as a Magistrate, is of no avail respecting the holding of a popular meeting. But even were that not the case, is it an act of policy on the part of a Magistrate to prohibit men from meeting, in a peaceable manner, to state their grievan- ces ; when, by preventing them from venting their plaints in a constitutional way, they may be driven to the commision of crimes, for the purpose of exercising their veangence, when the\' cannot exercise their rights. How different were your conduct, on the occasion alluded to, to that shewn by the Magistrates of Hatton Garden, London, on a similar occasion — they, when informed of the desire of the London stocking-makers to hold a meeting, immediately afforded the men ever}- facilit\- in their power for the accom- plishment of the design — they sent an officer to attend the meeting, and presented the Resolutions agreed upon at such meeting to the secretary of State, along with a copy of the propositions sent from the Nottingham Committee. This was a measure consistant with the constitutional duty of a Magistrate ; and consistant with the wishes of every honest man. Then compare this conduct with your own ; and, if you are an Englishman, your punishment will be sentimentally complete. Sir, you may perhaps conceal this letter from all eyes but your own ; but that will avail you nothing ; for other means, which you, to 3'our own con- fusion, will hereafter be made acquainted with, will be resorted to, to make its contents public. The men of Nottingham are acquainted with the laws of 140 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [lSl2 their Country ; and, in common with every honest man, condemn the outrageous conduct of a few misguided individuals] in their neighbourhood ; and they know, that the proper means to prevent those outrages are, for those in authority to act direct!}" contrary to the manner in which you have acted. Sir, the Nottingham Committee will again call upon their Tukesbury friends to have a meeting ; — the post -master may again open the letter directed to them ; and you may again exert an unconstitutional authority ; but, if you do, legal means will be resorted to, to exhibiting [sic] your conduct in proper colours to the public. Thos. Latham Sect v. To the Mayor of Tukesbury . . . 3984. I, 22. 1 81 2. March 24 Hoveringham . . . Gentleman, I take the Opportunit\- of informing you that on su[n]day Last I was desired by our Hoveringham friends to shew our Minister the Revd. Jno. Thos. Beecheri the printed bill you sent us Wherein was a statement of the alterations and resolutions you Are about to Petition Parliament for in behalf of our trade. On receiveing it he asked me if you wished him to see it I told him \-ou sent it for that purpose he then asked me If any of the Committee men would spake with him personally I said you would gladly imbrace the opportunity of speaking with him on a subject of so great importance He then told me that he would looke it over and take it Into his serious consideration and if he found our requests legal he would give his letter to Parliament as an opening for the Pertition and he thought that he Could do the business for verj^ little expence — if this Purposeal are agreeable to you, Please to give us your Thoughts Upon it, as we shall see Mr. Beecher again next Sunday. Remain Your Humble & Faithful servant ^^'illm. Hawkley . . . 3984, I, 29. 1812. April [3] Committee Room Nottingham Sir You are desired by the Committee to give Notice to the Workmen of your Town and Neighbouring Villages, that you have received a Copy of the Petition, which you will ha\^e the goodness to get signed and kept very clean, You must forward it to Nottingham when Signed by Thursday next at farthest you will not fail as the Petitions from all Parts must be in London by next Saturday I remain Sir Yours with the utmost Respect Thos. Latham. NB All the Males in the Trade may sign but no Women. 3984, I, ij. 1 Becher, Byron's Southwell friend. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I4I 1 812. [April ?] Draft of petition To the Honourable the Members of the united Kingdom of Great Britaui and Ireland in Parliament assembled. The Humble Petition of the several persons whose Names are hereunto subscribed the Frame work knitters of the County, and the Town, and County of the Touti of Nottingham. Sheweth That great deceits exhorbitances and Abuses are used and Practised by many of the Professors of the Art and Mystery of Frame work knitting, and by Persons denominated Hosiers and Lace Manufacturers and that many intrusions are made by inexperienced and unskilful Workmen to an extent not only alarming to ourselves but distructive to the Trade in general for which grievances we cannot obtain redress without the aid and Wisdom of Parliament. Your Petitioners therefore most humbly Pray that leave may be given to bring in a Bill for speedily redressing those grie\'ances of which we have so much reason to complain under such regulations and restrictions as to this Honourable House shall seem meet. 3984, II, 115. 1812. April 8 Leicester . . . Gent This place is a thousand times Worse, than we expected to find it, there is not half a dozen good fellows in the Town those principally are composed of Sherwood Lads, If i had not been assisted b}' a fellow prentice, and some of his acquaintence we should never have got a meeting, and even then, I was compelled to pay the cryer, out of my pocket, the meeting did not exeed 100 men — there is 2300 frames in town, \Mth much persausion we raised a committee, the}- promise to do their best, and damned all the rest, — ^They have met this morning, and seem much heartyer in the Business, than Last Night, The}' can't promise much money, but will do what they can for us. The Committee give us such a bad account of Hinkly, we think it prudent not to throw away time and expence after it, So have Resolved to Return b}- Sileby, Sison, ]\Iountsorrel &c for we are told, they have /50 Left as a fund, Rema[in]ing at the Conclusion of the charter concern if we get but £45 of this fifty It will be better than nothing, — we also understand by a person Just arrived from Melbourn, they are Surprised at not hearing from us, for the Letters We sent, have not been made public. And they wish to Contribute their mite to ours Of all the places e'er my Eyes did see Oh ! Leicester, Leicester, none e'er equaled thee They can't step forward, don't possess the means Slaves in every sense, even Beans Once their food, and filld the Lads With courage Are Substituted by bad water porrage 142 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 Here socks, and sandals, cut from top to Bottom I'll bring a sample, for by GOD ! I've got 'em Your fellow labourer and friend Thos Large. [Addressed to] Thos Latham Sir Isaac Newtons Glasshouse Lane Nottm. 3984, I, 44. 1 81 2. April 19 Leicester . . . Mr Roper We arrived here this Afternoon and found Large who had been very busy in procuring Work, he could not procure any Cut up Stockings, He is pro- curing Samples of Worsted, you will receive from a Person from Selston, a Specimen of Spider Hose and Nett, and a Hose not properly fashioned which you \\'ill receive When 30U send the Red Book, send the Minutes of the Evidence which Blackner has got ; Endeavor to obtain every Species of Warp Nett, Raw and Got up ; Cotton Stockings made of Single Cotton, Light Silk Hose, Stiff Silk Hose, Mr AUiotts pair of Pantaloons, from Mr Tutin ; The Average Statement of Double Lap which you took. Count the Courses of the few German Rib Frames you have. Cause the Cotton and Silk Hose to be further counted. Take the Length of time that Frames have gone and their original Price if it can be obtained. Count the Jacks and Courses of the Silk Ribbs, at Woods in York Street, send to Mr. Columbell to do the same send us the Statements, You will find in the little Book, a list of Names that I have sent Circulars to in Leicestershire send a Copy to the Leicester Committee, as they are getting Circulars printed the same as ours they do not wish to send two to a place. Send some Subscription Sheets for our Bill to the Leicester Committee, Cause the Town to be Collected, Direct the Circulars to the Gentlemen of the Counties of Derby and Nottingham, unless Columbell desires you to do the Contrary, send Copies from the Committee Book of the Gentlemen I have wrote to, send a considerable Quantity of the Circulars to Southwell, Derby, and Mansfield and almost every Village that they may distribute them among the Gentry You have enough I think for one Week the Leicester Committee is impatient to be going about some Business therefore I must conclude with assuring you that I am, Yours faithfully G Henson PS. Send us information of any thing important that occurs. We go to London by 6 o Clock to morning by the Manchester Coach. [Addressed to] Mr. Roper, Newtons Head [etc.] 3984, I, 59. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I43 1812. April 24 London . . . Sir While we was writing to you the other day Mr Toplas was walking up Fleet street, near Temple bar, and was knocked down by the pole of a coach, as he was crossing the road, the horses trode upon his Breast and Leg — but we hope he will be able to attend to Business this afternoon, tho Henson has been to see how he is, and found him very very poorly, he cannot keep any thing on his stomach, at present. In the mean time Henson (while I am writing this to you and to derby and Leicester and Godalming) has gone with two of the London Committee to the Hatten garden Magistrates Latham is gone to John Smith 1, And we are to have an interview with Mr. Benson this afternoon Mr. Toplas thinks he can Travel b}- water, we wish if j'ou think it prudent, for you to have a general meeting of the Trade next mon- day — and we will send you all the information we can by that time (Monday night) We have engaged the same Room, where the carpinter committee sat, when they brought on the late Trial on the sistom of colting. We have had an opportunity of speaking to them on the subject, they thought we pos- sesed a fund on a permanent principle to answer any demand, at any time, and if that had been the case, would have Lent us two or three thousand pounds, (for there is £20,000 in the fund belonging that Trade) but \\Tien they understood our Trade kept no regular fund to support itself. Instead of Lending us money, Their noses underwent a Mechanical turn upwards, and each saluted the other with a significant stare. Ejaculating, Lord bless us ! ! ! what fools ! ! ! they Richh' deserve all they put [sic] ! and ten times more ! ! ! We always thought stockeners a sett of poor creatures ! Fellows as wanting of spirit, as their pockets are of money. What would our Trade be, if we did not combine to gether ? perhaps as poor as you are, at this day. Look at other Trades ! they all combine, (the Spitalfeild weavers exepted, and what a Miserable condition are thev in) see the Tailers, shoemakers, Bookbinders, Gold beaters, printers. Bricklayers, Coatmakers, Hatters Curriers, Masons, whitesmiths, none of these trades Receive Less than 30s/- a week, and from that to five guineas this is all done by combination, without it their Trades would be as bad as yours, even govt, cannot prevent bad articles, if your hands are such fools to make them, these are the arguments made use of by persons who know nothing of our Trade, how far the}- are right I believe you can Judge heris is [sic] a shopman, Romanis cheapside, has got such tales about Ned Ludd, stuck in is window, and two stocking frames at work close to the shop door a large drawer full of guineas, half guineas, and seven shilling pieces in the window, all to attract notice, and he sells the damed'ist Rubbish of Framework goods we ever saw in our Lives, he's got Long armed Cotton gloves, selvages, marked to sell at sixpence per pair, single press, cut up, &c, shot down at his door. And shoveled in, the same as you shovel in coals at Nottm., his window is also full of songs about the amazing cheapness of his goods considering the price of Labour &c — 1 M.P. for Nottingham. 144 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 His mash, he sells for silk, and single press For What it should be made, or rather Less, And tells the Town, that he alone has gotton Brown stockings, made of real india cotton But when we Eyed them, soon we did disern His india cotton, nought but single yarn And others silks, this Roman doth declare Are not his weight, by half an ounce a pair Tho — what we saw, we viewed the window round Would take full twenty pair to weigh a pound His pantaloons, what he calls double milled A pound a pair, with twits, and burs are filld And cotton Gloves, Long arms and Seemly fair Hang in his window, marked sixpence a pair Thus is this Villain, trading in the Trash That was the cause of many a dreadful Smash We hear he's Likely, soon to be in the fleet Pray god almighty send, that we may see it Before we Leave this Town, for well we know Goods Like his, has filld our Trade with Woe, you will have the goodness to [send] smiths anser to the circular Letter, and all the things that have been wrote for before, we shall write again to morrow- Mr. Fryers Tailer No lo Leigh Street yours red Lyon Square London — Thos Large. Give my Wife 12 [?] shillings Large [Addressed io] Thos Roper [etc.]. 3984, I, 64. 1812. April 29 London . . . Sir To Day is a Blank Day, Mr Coke kept the altered Copy of the Petition so late that Mr Toplis could not get them engrossed to deliver in time to the Members, the London Committee attended but were obliged to postpone the intended visits till tomorrow, the Irish and Scotch petitions have not come yet, we have wrote but have reed no Answer We hope to Petition the House to morrow Night, if not Friday at farthest What an unfortunate thing the Petitions do not come The Numbers signed are thus Town of Nottingham 2629 Yours in haste County Do. 2078 G. Henson Borough of Leicester iioo l8l2J RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 145 County of Leicester 2057 Borough of Derb\^ 239 County of Do. 1809 Tewkesbury 281 Godalming 114 London 92 PS, We have some sheets that we know not where they come from, there is not a name in them that we know or that have written to us — Total 10459 [sic] Yours has come to Hand it needs no comment. [Addressed to] ^Ir T. Roper [etc.]. [1812. April or ^la}-] Gentn. 3984, I, 73. [Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts.] We begun collecting last Monday the Trade seems quite Inclin'd to support the Cause though some is held down by the Pressure of the times and can do no more than wish us success we have sent you £2 " 2s — being our first Collection and a few Individuals out of the Trade their subscriptions, of which we wiD send you a list of Names when we have Collectd. all and their subscriptions you will favour us with all the Information you can by Bearer as we are in want of Informatn. Mr. Chaworth Annessly Hall desires us and you to trouble him no more — The Committee (Nottm.) have directions to go to Mr. Wrights Bank to draw the sum of £5 " 5s' od from D'Ewes Coke Esqr. of Brookhill Hall We went to solicit his mite and he put down the above sum and order'd us to Inform the Nottm. Comme. to draw it when they thought fit at the above Bank — With every respect I am Gentn. Your obt : hble : set. John Barke Sec : [Addressed to] The Committee of the Ignited branches of F: W: Knitters Newtons Head [etc.] 3984. I. 76. 1S12. May I Comitte Room Nottm . . . Dear Sir I take this opertunity of writing a few lines to you to inform you Mr Roper Has advertised for a general meeting of the Trade at 2 oclock on munday next for the purpse of Laying every perticular Before them — and as you must Be well a ware of the inabilaty of Mr Roper should Be verey happy if one of you could be spared to asist us as Mr R — is so far in love with him Self I fear we shall have a Revelution if He is opposed — and as he & Greensmith Has caused a goodeal of alarm about the Acounts being Rong when you departed — Have not seen your Letters since Sunday as I have 146 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 been in the Country Could say More But hav not time so hope youl accept of mj' verey Best Respects to your Self Mr Henson & Mr. Latham W Bowler. PS Deret [direct] for me at the ten Bells Narrow Marsh Nottm. [Addressed to'] Mr. Thos. Large . . . London. 3984, I. 80. 1812. May 7 Nottingham . . . Mr Latham Sir I have just seen the Statesman and dont find a Single Syllable respecting our Business, I feel myself much surprised that Mr Tracey would not receive the Petition from his Constituents without giving you so much trouble. Every thing here is in the greatest anxiety, I can scarce walk the Streets without being stopt to enquire how we are going on and when I go to Town again. Do for Gods sake enquire minutely of Messrs Smith and Coke our Worthy Members, whether any thing is intended speedily to be done respect- ing the Motion for appointing a Committee on our Business ; Inform us how you go on respecting the Petitions, whether any of them have been presented Has the Leicester and Leicester County and Derby County been presented ; We have written to Dublin they have not received the Sheets Have you received the Glasgow Petition Has Mr Toplis gone to Mansfield, he has not written to me yet, — We are getting veils [?] of every description, we have a Specimen of Warp Lace, that is superior to any Foreign I have seen ; though made of Cotton it has not an Harl in it. The Silk Hands are all Mashing The Specimens of Lace we have ordered are Warp Silk and Cotton Ten Course Hole, Mechlin Warp, Point Nett Cotton 24 Holes to the Inch from 160 No Cotton I Maltby has sent to Manchester for it. — Point Silk Lace made from a 40 Gage 25 Holes to the Inch, We shall have it run in a superior manner by the best Hands in Town We have hopes of obtaining something entirely new in the Plain Silk Trade, The Rack has been apply 'd in Principle to the Plain Frame it Works safely by pulling over the Arch and the Presser, the German Ribb has been counted to Day, More counting will go forward to morrow I have begun the Schedules, Inform me If you have reed, the Fleecy Gloves from Lowater and what Mr Waisbell says, We have some Worsted Single Thread Hose if you want them Leicester has sent for Five Pound we have not sent it, till their Witnesses is wanted Do not engage Lodgings while you are sure they are not wanted, I think I would defer it till the Committee was appointed If you want me write I should like to remain here as long as possible ; Send me word when you shall want any Witnesses, If you have pressing need of Mony which I think you have not write, I am extremely harr[ied ?] I have such a multiplicity of Business l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I47 I think I request enough at once Do not fail Writing a minute Account, and for that purpose get a Frank for the Benefit of a Doub[l]e Letter I Remain as Ever Yours sincerely G Henson PS Roper, Greensmith, and Bowler desire to be remembered to you, they want to know if London is improved in Smell. [Addressed to] Mr Latham . . . London. 3984, I. 86. 1812. May 21 London . . . Sir I take this Opportunity of informing you that the Committee have closed the Evidence, and will make their Report on Monday ; We have hopes that the Trade will be incorporated, the same as the Cutlers at Sheffield, or in other Words, the Charter wiU be ratify 'd by Act of Parliament ; You must endeavor by every means in your Power to raise a Sum of Money and send us whatever you can ; Mr Toplis thinks we shall have to pay Mr Gurney the Short Hand Writer, You dole us Money out as though you was bestowing Alms, here we are at a great Expence, Paying Coach Hire for Witnesses Return, and \'ou send us Five Pound ; If I had not Money of my Own in m\' Pocket, we should have been quite fast ; I gave Ten Pound to Mr Toplis, 2=12=0 to Mr Green 1 = 11 = 6 to Mr Blackner and 1 = 11=6 to Mr Allen Besides pa^'ing 15 Shillings for my Lodging which Blackner and Columbell occupied — Latham and Large, I hope will be with you in the beginning of the Week ; They cannot come down for want of Mone\-, they mean to collect the Town and County — One Person is sufficient to remain here when the Bill is in Parliament at least till the Third Reading — Why the Devil dont you send the Silk Stockings; are you asleep ! i\Ir Keck^ leaves Town for Leicestershire to morrow and will not be in Town before the Kings Birth Day. Lord how negligent you are, If you cannot send all send some Damn the Trade they seem determined on their own Destruction : They are the most backward dilatory, unwilling to do good race of Men on Earth : Send if you can but I confidently hope they are now on the Road ; Send them Blast them either send them or bum them, If they do not arrive instantly they will be of no use. If any Man in the Trade refuses to do his Duty in the making of Articles for the Recovery of his Trade Knock his Teeth down his Throat instantly. I am Sir Yours eternally P.S. I have One Pound Ten Shillings left of my own Money. {Addressed /0] Mr. Thos. Roper . . . Nottingham. G. Henson 3984, I, 97. 1 ^I.P. for Leicestershire. 146 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 1812. May 22 Nottm. Dear Friends, I take this opportunity of informing you how very Clamourous the people are all Round the Country they say nether you nor Mr Smith mention a word about the Plain trade say your all Lace & plain Silk hands that There has been no proper evedence examined for the too Needle Branch I have been out too days and could not get one Peney they look Plesent as a Cows liusband at me Swear they will not pay aney More— I have had a great Deal of trouble these too days on that account — 3 Men came from Basford yesterday insisting I should imedeately go to London to see what you have done for them I told them there was the Money to colect from the Country I could liot be spared on that acount that I would write to you for they are not satisfied with what Mr Blackner and Mr AUin told them said you Neaver mentioned a word about their branch in \-our Letters — PS write to me by return of post or youl soon see me in London or else I must Run my Country — pleas Give my Respects to Mr Allsop Mr Large and Mr Latham — tell them I ham well satisfied with wat you have done for us and I will take Care you shall not want for Money think I can collect 20 or 30 pound next week no more at present from your constant Friend \\m. Bowler. [Addressed to] Mr. G. Henson . . . London. 3984, I, 98. 1 81 2. May 23—24 Extracts from accounts 1812 Debter May 23 Letter from Glasgow . . . . . . . . o i 10 Messers Fell and websters travelling Expends to Clifton .. .. .. .. .. 010 Payed Assistant 2 Days \\'ork to Arnold & sourrounding Villages . . . . . . 060 Travelling Exp of Greensmith &: Assist to Arnold & sourrounding Villages . . 18 - 3 Days Exp. of Greensmith &. Assist to Ilke- stone Stanton & Other Parts of Derby- shire .. .. .. .. .. 13- to Lenton & Wilford for Collector & Assistant 2 Days Ex — Bowler & Page to Basford Mr Kent for the first prise for Ornimenting Stockings vote by the Trade at a General meating Judd for the 2 prise for ornamenting hose . . Payed Mr Royner in part for Runing voles . . 24 Sent to London by F. Sison to G Henson Reced from Rollit . . . . . . 10 o o 0 13 6 7 I I 0 0 0 15 0 0 6 0 l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 149 1812 May 23 Per Contrarey [i.e., Creditor] Hoveringhani by John Tutin . . Glasgow by Post Mansfield by Wm Jackson Swanwick by wm Taylor Gunthorp by JohnWard Bridgeford on the hill by Jas Taylor mr Stoksis Shop by M Dalley . . Bowler returned from what he [had] of Rollett on the 19 & 20 of May I 0 0 3 2 0 0 5 0 0 I 0 0 0 7 9 0 10 0 0 2 4 II 5984, II, 52 : fo. 4-6. London 1 81 2. June 6 Madam I hope }-ou will excuse my Freedom in writing to you on the late unpleasant circumstance that occurred in your Family, but the Interests of the Trade of Framework-knitters (whose Deputy I am) being so strictly concerned in an Hand Bill published by your House in which you state that "a Copy of which has been sent to the Secretary of State and also to every IMember of Parlia- ment" ; compels me to point out that I think you have acted rather pre- maturely and without reflection, \Mth respect to the threatning Letter I alwavs held such Attempts to disturb the Peace and Tranquility of Families in the utmost Abhorrence, I think that no Individual is or can possibly be justified in such diabolical actions Though at the same time I cannot but observe that this Letter is coupled with a Request signed b}- Mr Allsop that the Hosiers of Leicester would meet to consider the Framework-knitters Bell [Bill], I have examined them both carefulh", and I cannot see any Analog}- whatever between the Letter signed X. Ludd and that signed T. Allsop Secy, The one is a glaring outrage on Humanit\^ and Social Order, the other is a mere notification of an intended Meeting to discuss a very important measure ; I am certain Madam that those Persons who advised you to insert them in one Hand Bill was no Friend either to you, the Trade of Leicester or the Community at large ; I am very willing to make any allowance for the agitation into which the diabolical Letter in question might ha\-e thrown you, I am also well aware that Persons in that Situation are apt to take rash and violent measures ; IMy correspondent Mr Large states, that the Hand Bills the moment the Meeting had met were handed round the Room I know not by whose Orders that was done, but it certainly had the appearance of Design to throw an Odium on the Persons who are making the present Application ; I believe it had in some measure that effect ; I am perfectly astonished at your Motives for intending to send a Copy of your Hand Bill to every Member of Parliament, to send it to the Secretary of State for the Home Department was a vcr\- proper measure, but to send it to every Member of Parliament, could liave no other object than to prejudice the Minds of the Members against the Bill. If you are really a friend to Peace and good Order in Societ}-, you certainly took the 150 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 wrongest step for that purpose, you could possible devise Nothing is so much calculated to restore the distracted Peace of the three Counties, than the Bill which will be presented to the House in a few Days The Regulations of which will do away altogether those Disputes which have for years existed between the Hosiers and their Workmen, it will tend in a great measure to restore several Branches of the Framework-knitting Trade to their once flourishing state and give employ to Thousands ; Twill Benefit all & injure none ; There is not an Honest Man or Fair Tradesman in the Business that can come forward and say this Bill will injure one ; I feel extremely sorry that any thing of this unpleasant kind should have occurred at Leicester, as the Hosiers at Nottm and Derby are on such good Terms with their Workmen : I felt extremely happy yesterday when I found that your Hand Bills had not been received by the Members and so I can assure you did the Hon Members who compose the Committee.; Rely upon it Madam, there is no Person would use his utmost endeavors to discover the Incendiary who sent that Letter than myself As I conceive him to be an Enemy to me, to you and the whole Framework-knitting Trade I am positive Madam when you and your Sons properly understand the Bill that 3'ou will give it every encouragement in your Power, as its tendency is to destroy the Pretence that any Person can have for these Outrages on Humanity I am sure it must be far from your Intention to do any thing to obstruct any measure that would in the least tend to allay the dreadfull spirit that at present exists in the Bosoms of too many Men in this Country The Com- mittee of the Framework-knitters have done every thing in their Power to restore the Peace of the Counties of Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester, and you must confess Madam, that their Labor has not been entirely lost, I feel confident that you would not by any Act of j-ours, cause an Event that might produce those dreadfull Outrages in Leicester that too long existed in Nottingham and its Vicinity I wish you to endeavor by every means in your Power to discover the Author of the Letter that has thrown the Town of Leicester in such Confusion but I could wish at the same time, that you ^^'ould not throw any obstruction in the Way of the present Application of [sic] Parliament ; as your Interest must always be strictly connected . with the Interests of the Workmen whatever is for their Benefit must be ultimately for yours I trust that you will have the candour to perceive that this Letter is written without any Acrimony, and with no other View than to explain the true Sentiments of the Frameworkknitters Executive Committee In whose Behalf I beg leave to subscribe myself Madam Your most humble and Obt Servt Gravener Henson 10 Leigh Street Red Lyon Square PS If you should wish any further information, either now or at any future Period, I shall feel myself extremely happy to give it you ; on the other Hand if you have any communication to make I shall feel myself much honored by your Correspondence. 3984, I, 112. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 151 1812. June 13 Great Yarmouth . . . Sir/ As I perceive your name attatched to the Committe for raising monies to Defray the expences of the Framework-knitter's Bill about to be intro- duced into Parliament. I make bold to address you as one of their Agents. As there are many of our Trade in this Regiment I make no doubt but a Sum of money might be raised by proceeding in a proper manner to assist in so excellent an undertaking, I have mention 'd the matter to Several & found none unwilling, but I conceive you would much conduce to the suc- cess of my endeavours, if you would send a kind of Epitome of your proceed- ings accompanied with an appeal to all Brethren of our Branch of Trade, for their United Support, not only calculating on what you actualy get from us, but it may act as an example to other Regiments when known. I shall not give any false expectations but I do believe that 40 persons may be found that will give 6d each at the Least. — at these Distressed times I conceive that we Soldiers can as well afford to Lend a helping hand, as some others that are not in the Army. If the Idea meets your approbation I shall expect to hear from the Committe before long, by Directing to Grenadier Company Royal South Lincoln Militia Great Yarmouth You will much obleige Yours &c Samuel Baker. [Addressed to :] Mr. Thomas Roper . . . Nottingham. 1812. June 16 3984, I, 117. Dublin . . . Dr sir I arrived here yesterday at 2 oClock from Holyhead by the Express Boat, George I had considerable difficulty during the afternoon in finding the Persons I wanted, owing to the Difference between the Pronouncing the Street I wanted and the Spelling of it, it being wrote Malpas, and pronounced Maypas, I was taken to Marlborough Strt (prod. Maybor) and Mapert Strt, and at last I was forced to be drove to Frances Street, I there found a Person that knew me, There is a general Meeting here to night which I have every Reason to think will be well attended. They labored here under some false impressions as to our object which I hope I have removed, There is a Cor- poration of Hosiers (Framework-knitters) in Dublin, granted by James the 2nd similar to that in London with this Difference there is a great Number of Persons in the Business who compose the Company about Twenty of whom are operative Framework-knitters, the Concerns of the Company is wholly managed by the Hosiers who are the Master, Warden, and Assis- tants, though there are Assistants as well as Freemen, who are not in the Trade. The Workmen of Dublin are divided in their opinion respecting the interference of this Company, I think it would be better only for the operative Workmen to Petition ; as several of these Hosiers are employed in selling not making fraudulent Work, The Hands of Dublin have not and will not make fraudulent Goods 152 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [lSl2 The Petition will undergo some little alterations to suit the case of Dublin, I have bought Parchment and will get it engrossed while the Sheets are signing that no time may be lost when I arrive in Town, I shall endea\'or by every means in my Power to obtain a Copy of this Charter or at least a sight of it. The summonses of the Company to meet speak of an Act of the Irish Parliament, confirming their Charter I will use every effort to obtain it ; The Framework -knitters here are not much benefited by this Charter as it is like the English Charter in a dormant state : The Frameworkknitters of Dublin have ^■ery good regulations among themselves, but they are most shockingly oppressed by bad English Goods 10 years since there were 700 Hands here now there is not above 200 They very much wish for this Bill, as hose are sold in Dublin, for 1 they have for making, the Price here 1 much higher than in England, I think I shall be able to leave Dublin tomorrow night if the Wind is fair, your Petition and Sheets as well as our Circular have never been received nor any Letters but those sent to Frances Street They did not know that we had presented our Petitions, they had some confused Reports but nothing for certain. Give my Respects to my Friend Large as I suppose he is in Town I remain sir as ever Your most obt servt Gravener Hcnson. [Addressed to :\ Mr R Toplis Globe Coffee House Fleet Street London 3984, L 119- 1812. June 16 mansfield . . . Dear sir you will perhaps be surprised to hear from me hear but the subject is of that importance as silance on my part whould be crimanal a report is got in curcuiation and I suppose from our bitterist enymyes the men of no principels but the most sordid that the searchers is to search all houses at any time with out the consent or knowlidge of the Majerstrates which hath caused vearey grate allarme in the minds of the more respectable manufactvirers for one of them and a princeple one Declared to a frend of ours as I saw just before I mounted the Coach if it was so he would go up and enter his protest at the bar of of [szc] the house, I asured him it was not so in the bill but he prest me to write my sentyments uppon it which is that the serchers on information of goods being improperly manufactured or contrarey to the true meaning of this act should go and lay the information before a civil majerstrate and he grant a serch warrant to be executid in the presence of one or more peace officers for if iver that buUwark is broke down of every english mans hous being his Castil then that strong barrer is for iver broke that so man}' of our ancestors have bled for and in vain send a Coppy of the bill as soon as it is printed we receved a letter from 1 A ^vord or two co\ered by seal or torn away here. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I53 Greensmith this morning from Sheffield he has Collected 15 "o "o sum od money pres the buisnes forwar as much as you can for delayes are Daingourus 1 am goin to start on an experdishion to morrow morning the collections last night was a bout £12 os od Clear of expence remember to mention the 2 Needil work in your Letters PS be vearey careful a bout the searching Clause in the act I remain your frend and humble servant Thos Roper the mansfield Committee are surprised Mr Toplis has not Rote to them acording to promis. [Addressed to :] Mr Thos Large . . . London. 3984, I, 122. 1812. June 17 London . . . Sir I have just now Red a Letter from Mr. Roper Dated Mansfield, He says they are there, complaining of the Searchers — Its a most wonderfull thing that when theres a probability of getting the Bill there should be so much objection started perticularly on the Part of the workmen But my Dear fellow, I tell you a Secret, I will be Damned ! ! ! if your Trade is incorperated this year, I am sorry, you, and I, Left London when we did, or that when we had Left it, — we did not Return sooner, I am sure if we had staid in Town, our bill would have been in the House a week ago, thats all ! ! they've been trying the old trick, of having it in this Session, and you know What ! ! I was Resolved not to stand it, and if the Trade could not be incorperated, what could be done was the Question, The whole Committee of the House [of] commons said — the best way would be, to have a prohibitory bill of Single press — 2 course Hole Cut up goods single cotton above No g — peace work, to be made by the Rack, and Stockings by Schedules, — and we are only know thinking Who is to be the Judges ! ! ! Some think the Justices, and one person says 4 of the parties 2 of each theres a precedent for this, and I like [it] the best I am confident, a bill of this sort would have been obtained before now if we had have stuck to it — Keep this Still — I expect the bill, to go into the House on Friday night, oh ! that we had staid in Town it would have been through the House by this. Don't be alarmed, at this alteration for I assure you. Its just what we ^ up for, at first, John Smith has again hinted his wish to subscribe, after I told the whole committee of my Lord Birons handsome subscription Lord I have a good heart on it yet and can onty say again. Dam my Judgement for staying so Long at Nottm. when we knew them so well, Henson has not yet come, the turn [things] have taken Ren[dered ?] 1 his journey unnecessary to Ireland, I visit them every Day — I opened the scene of Mr Sison and Co yesterday— I told a pretty story to Dan Coke, He says He never talked with him above 10 minutes on the subject — he came up to Town to get Mr Coke to ask for him to go the Bay, with his wife, which he Refused — so you see how it is, I told you it was so 1 Covered or torn by seal. 154 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 I have heard a prettv tale about Sison — Lord what a character the London Committee give him, they have wrote to Henson of Basford about him I have heard My Lord Castlereaghs opinion about our bill, he says Something must be done Imediately Good by till tomorrow I shall write again Yours Thos Large. How things will here turn out, no man can tell Tho — I am still in hopes, they'll turn out well Adieu — [Addressed to :] Thos Lathom . . . Nottingham. 3984, I, 124. 1 812. June 20 Dublin . . . Sir We the Framework knitters of the City of Dublin are happy to have it in our power to Acquaint you that Mr. Gravesnor Henson arived in this City on the 15th Instant P:M: and on the i6th made known the Object of his mision to the Master and Secy, of trade on which a general meeting of Trade was convened where He most abelly Submitted his important business, Sir, While we deplore the numberless Calamitys which has Befallen our trade in the Sister kingdom we cannot Avoid expressing our general astonishment at they people who framed the Bill that is now pending before the Com- mittee of the House of Commons, Sir, they had no Right to incorporate Great Britain and Ireland we never Sought for this incorporation we are already a Corporate Body we do not practice any of those evils which you so loudly and Justly complain of. No Sir, we have no cut up work or fraudu- lent work made of any description the evil Originated with your Selves We have no Coults nor Women working with us, each Man must Serve his Regular Seven years before he will be Allowed to get Journey work, there- fore Sir, we have nothing to petition for as Mr. Henson so Streanously Sought for, we have our full prices as contained in the Book of Rates delivered to Mr. Henson of which you are to get a copy from him Sir, we Request you will Write off to London [with] ^ all possible Speed to have the word Ireland expunged from the Bill if not we must immediately have Resourse to our Representatives in the Imperial Parliament that we have nothing to do in the Business as we do not feel ourselves agrieved by our employers as you are by yours So I Remain Yr. Humble Servt. Richd. Gray Secy. [Addressed to Thomas Roper, Nottingham, who on 28 June sent it on to Henson in London, filling the blank sheet with a covering letter of his own.] 3984, I, 135. 1 Covered by seal. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I55 1812. June 26 London . . . DrSir I have just reed 3'our Letter, and thank you for the Cautions respecting the Items of the Expenditure, I have invariably found that impossible though I have made every effort particular!}' in travelling. The Expences in the midst of Business and Hurrj' are frequently forgot : And you are compell'd to reckon the gross Sum expended, Why does every Letter I receive contain complaints of the Murmurs of the Trade every thing goes on as well as can be expected and more than I can expect or ever did expect ; The Bill was read a first time last Night, after 12 oClock when we had all left the House conceiving it would not be read from the lateness of the Hour, and the business before the House ; Mr ^^ansittart and Lord Castlereagh are of opinion that Regulations should take place in our Trade The Bill will be read a Second time on Monday, we shall send you a Copy as soon as Printed, The Blanks are always filled up by a Committee of the whole House, and no otherwise on the third reading I mention this least the Bill should be mis- understood, The ^Members of the Committee will give their reasons for bringing in this Bill on Monda}' on the Second Reading, it being too late last Night Large and me, in company with ]\Ir Keck went to the Secy of States Office for the Home Department, and had an Interview with Lord Sidmouth, who assured us that it was the Inclination of the Prince Regent to give our Manufacture every encouragement in in [sic] his Power, that he had no Doubt that the Prince Regent, would wear our Stockings, Ornamented and give encouragement to that Fashion ; Mind Lord Sidmouth requests that you would make him 6 Pair of Silk Hose for his Daughters the same Shamy as that made first, I mean the figured Shamy, that is the one with all Slit Holes, Mr Pages Shamy the same quality as those for the Prince make them Womens 26 Inches long, they will fit best, I cant explain the reasons why here. We shall go to Sir Thos Tyrwhit the Prince Regents blaster of Ceremonies to present the following Articles to the Prince in the Morning Viz 2 Pair Silk Stockings One Silk Veil, Pearl Edge, Black Silk Press Black Warp Handkerchief 2 — 2 - -0 5- 10 - -0 4- 4- -0 II - 16- - 0 All of which has been purchased in Town Lord Sidmouth bought a Double Press Cotton Shawl of us for his Daughter he would buy it, though we would have wiUingly presented it. He said repeatedly Success to your "Manufacture" Therefore my Lads there's no opposition in the Lords You must send us some Money immediately. My Journey to Dublin 156 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 cost £12 - los - o I liavc not been able to give you the result It is verv important Remember Lord Sidmouth Yours G Henson T Latham W Bowler T Large. Thus you will discover the manner in which we are employed, while we are busy pushing our Goods, into the first Circles, Latham and Bowler are pushing the Bill through the House. [Addressed to :] Mr. Thos Roper . . . Nottingham. 3984, I, 134. 1 81 2. June 30 London . . . Dr Sir Hitherto I have been so extremely busy that I have not been able to give you the result of my Journey to Dublin, nor can I now, I have been inces- santly emploj'ed in Visits and making the necessary alterations in the Bill, I have not had time this Week nor has any of us to wait on Sir Thos Tyrwhit at Carlton House, to get him to present the Goods to the Prince Regent ; — Large and me went to Carlton House on Saturday but Sir Thos was not at home, We have got a number of Circular Letters printed, and we mean to open a Subscription in London, among the Wholesale and Retail Hosiers. D.P. Coke Esqr gave us voluntery £5 " os " od this Morning : The Bill was read a second time last Night ; It was opposed by Mr. D. Giddy and Mr W Smith (Norwich) for the Particulars of which see the Statesman of Wednesda\-, (at Nottm Thursday,) There seemed from the Cheering a great Majority in the House in favor of our Bill particularly the Ministerial Benches, cheered Mr Coke and Mr Smith in their Speeches ; Mr Coke, Mr Smith and Mr Babing- ton of Leicester, and Mr Toplis met this Morning to finally arrange our Bill and make the alterations and fill up the blanks for the third Reading ; Mr Babington there informed Mr Coke and Mr Toplis he being called out to present a Petition from the Hosiers of Leicester against our Bill, Praying to be heard by Counsel next Session against it. Mr Toplis and Mr Coke has seen Mr Barbash the Solicitor and he says the Leicester Hosiers object to the Prohibition of Single Cotton and Cut up Goods to the Rack and to our Schedules, and that if we will give them up he will not present his Petition : It is signed by Thirty Hosiers of Leicester and will be presented by D. Giddy Esqr. Member for Bodmin in Cornwall this Night, the Third Reading of our Bill is tomorrow (Wednesday) night. We go to Davies Giddv in the Morning, we will get every Member we can to attend, Large, Latham and Bowler are gone now for that purpose, I am with Mr Toplis finishing the Clauses of the Bill ready for to morrow Night. — The London Committee are gone to the House to hear if D. Giddy says any thing in presenting the Petition : If the third Reading is carried the Incorporation Bill will be presented on Thursday Night. It will be considered a Private Bill for which wc must pay the Printing send up the Money by return of Post Fifty Pound at the least I have every reason to think that the Ministry will support the Bill, The Clause pro- hibiting the Payment in Goods, which clause it was that D Giddy opposed, l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I57 was drawn up by jMr Vansittart himself, Lord Castlereagh has signified his approbation of the Bill, and so [has]^ Lord Sidmouth ; We have some Reason to [think] ^ the Prince Regent is also favorable. We have only Dr A Smiths - Disciples to contend with, whose principles are execrated all over the Kingdom Mr Ainsworth of Manchester, a Merchant of great Fortune has been with us, and expresses his utmost detestation of his maxims, Mr Harrison the Government Solicitor, and the present ^linistry are most of them of the same opinion, Dont fear ! the Tewkesbury Hosiers have resolved to defend this Bill to the uttermost against the Leicestershire Hosiers they have wrote to Mr Tracey to that effect. If the business is concluded in time we shall waylay the Mail at Islington, that you may have the result on Thursday Dont neglect to send us Mone\' as it is the Sinews of \\'ar I am Sir Yours sincerely Gravener Henson. [Addressed to :] Mr Thos Roper . . . Nottingham. [1812. July 2] London Thursday 7 oClock — Dr Sir I have to inform you that I have just come from the House, Mr Hume opposed our Bill on Dr A Smiths grounds of letting Trade alone, Genl Tarlton moved the House to adjourn, there not being Forty ^Members present, they ran out of the House when our business came on like wild fire : A Letter has come from Mr Hooley of Xottm Hosier to D P. Coke protesting against our Bill, G Coldham Town Clerk is emplo3'ed against us by the Hosiers of Xottm who have addressed a circular Letter to the Members, A Letter has come express, signed by Allen and Phillips and by a Dozen others to D P Coke, J Smith & Lord Newark signifying that they meant to be heard by Counsel against our Bill ; It will be moved tomorrow night for Monday G Henson. [Addressed to :] Mr T Large . . .Nottingham. 3984, I, 145. 1812. Julv 4 London . . . Dr Sir Our Petitioning goes forward we have got a Number of the Retail Hosiers of London to sign, Mr !\Iorris Lombard Street, (alias Mr Smith Hosier London our first Subscriber who in that name sent us a Pound) has under- taken to get it signed by Monday 2 oClock by most of the Retail Hosiers in London we calculate on having a sivinging Petition from them ; \\Tiat will the Good Hosiers of Leicester and the Hollow ones of Nottingham think of 1 Word covered by seal. - Adam Smith, economist. 158 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 this ; when their Workmen and Customers petition against them ; We have been with Thos Hayne Mr Morley and Mr Pritt, they declined signing not refused, Thos Hayne is willing to sign if the Schedules is modyfyed to meet the objection of Strangers entering the Warehouse ; We mean to propose the original intention of paying for a Copy ; Mr Morley thinks we ought to prohibit Single Worsted and says he will forward the Bill by every means in his Power ; Mr Pritt is convinced of the Propriety of the Regulations, but thinks it would be best to have them by a Regulation amongst ourselves — assured us however that he should give them every support, as he was con- vinced that no Regulation of the Manufacturers would be abided by,— There will be a Meeting at the Globe Coffee House on Monday at ii[r'] oClock. when D.P. Coke, J. Smith, C [?] Smith, Mr Babington Lord Newark, H. Tracey, Mr Mundy and several other Members will be there ; Dr J T. Becher will be there also, Mr. Bignall will attend to defend the Bill and our Cause Mr Morley also will attend to get Single Worsted included in the Bill if Possible — Mr T. Hayne will be there, and most of the truly respectable Hosiers in Town ; W^e hope Mr Waisbell will attend. We shall run them hard yet even if we lose, It is useless going to the Xottm. Hosiers they are a prevaricating Race of Mortals who do not know their own Interest ; Give my best Respects to Roper, and to Mr Fell, likewise my worthy Friend John Wild, Tell Slater I have not forgot him. We received Larges Letter this Morning, What does he mean by a fierce opposition ; Surely if the Hosiers is so very fierce we must Chain them ; Or if we cant the Devill will, what they want another Row do they I am Sir Yours with the greatest Respect G Henson. [Addressed to ;] Mr Page . . . Nottingham. 3984, I, 147. 1 812. ' July 8 Incomplete letter from Thomas Large, probably to Thomas Roper London . . . Sir You know we came to Town under an impression of coming to an under- standing with the Hosiers at London The committee before I arrived had got a petition signed by most of the Respectable Hosiers in London praying our Bill might pass into a Law this Session — The Committee had also pro- posed a meeting at the Globe coffee house, on Monday morning Consisting [of] D P Coke Mr H Tracy J T Becher, and a Number of Hosiers of London— I attended this Meeting — and told them, the Deputation from Nottm. would meet us for the purpose of Altering those Clauses the most complained off. The Meeting thought we should send for them there, to have it Settled in their presence, I thought so too — so me and Henson went down to fetch them when they arrived what do you think they did — (but mind you Jackey Parker, and Nelson was with them — ) Jackey Parker would would [sic] not Sit down till we had Ouited the Room — they would not allow Even Mr Toplis to be present So all we know of the meeting is — they abused l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I59 D P Coke without altering his opinion of our Cause This Meeting taking up so much time, our Bill was put of till Tuesday, — Tuesday in The afternoon we went down to the House — there we saw Nelson, Nixon Hooley and Parker Boning! all the members as they came — and we adopted the same plan — so whenever we saw them talking to a Gentn. we run up Instantly — Per- ticularly to Lord Newark and Mr Keck our Friend the Member for Leicester- shire— My Dear Fellow hear we had a fair sitt to — they stated their Case— and we ours — they objected to the Schedules in toto — we would not give them up, tho Repeatedl}' urged to it by Newark — and Keck — we was wrangling here above an hour in the Lobby of the House — they had given Lord Newark their Petition — and he staying to hear us so Long he was to Late with his Petition for D P Coke while he was there — got the Blanks of our Bill fUl'd up — and committed for the third reading on Fryday night — we thaught the poor Devils would have gone Mad ! ! ! when they heard this — they Blow'd up D P Coke — said he was no better than a Villain — and Lord Newark [the rest is missing]. 3984, I, 151. 1812. July 14 London . . . Dr Sir It is with extreme regret, I have to inform you that the Committee of the House of Commons, have come to the decision of Reporting that the Clauses of our Bill which relate to Hosiery ought [to] be erased They have reported in Fafour of the Hosiers to their utmost satisfaction notwithstanding every effort we have made The Cause as it respects Hosiery is completely lost, We are very reluctantly I assure you preparing a Bill to extend to Lace, and the Prohibition of Payment in Goods : The Committee have in the most unfeeling manner but not without a Division decided against us, on the foolishest lying evidince that was ever given. I am Sir Yours G. Henson. P.S. They may Dock, Cut up. Square, Make Single Cotton, and Cheat, Rob, Pilfer and Oppress now to their hearts content. P.S. Write instructions by Return of Post what we are to do, respecting the Pursuing the Bill any further as it applies to Lace &c. [Addressed to :] Mr Thos Roper . . . Nottingham. 3984, I, 159. 1812. July 15 Nottm . . . Gentn, On the Receipt of your Letters a General Meeting of the Trade was call'd, respecting what measures where Nessessary to adopt in regard to the present proceedings when a few Resolutions was produced the First of which was "That the Committe be immediatly call'd from London and leave the Bill to its Fate" which was carried by a verry small INIajority, this being done the Lace Hands and a great Number of Plain adjourn 'd into another Room and form'd a Committe, when a Ressolution was pass'd that you Gr. Henson l6o RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 and Ths. Large being deputed by the Trade to stay in London and that John Mansfield be appointed to join you in support of the Bill, and whe have no doubt but the Lace Manufacturers will give us the Warmest support, The Lace Trade still continue to rely [on] ^ your exertions whe remain Your Hble Servents John Cooper Secy, to the Committe Saml Peace Wm Robinson Jno. Wild Jno. Corbet. [Addressed to :] Mr G. Henson . . . London. 1812. July 17 3984, I, 162. London . . . Dr Sir I have no doubt but the Trade at Nottingham are in a great State of Agitation at the Resolution of the Committee of the House of Commons to report that the Clauses which relate to the Hosiery should be withdrawn from the Bill ; I think you have been too precipitate in calling a general Meeting of the Trade and that they in the temper of disappointment have resolved rather too hastily to withdraw the Bill altogether ; Parliament have a number of Maxims that they act upon, which in the main are very erroneous, this is not confined to the Ministry, but is as much the foible and more of the Opposition than them Sir Francis Burdett told us that Parliament never interfered with Disputes between Masters and Workmen ; but the maxim of Parliament was to ratify agreements between them. He told us roundly that if the Masters opposed us that he should us, our Bill ; Sir Francis did not attend to support us but left the House and we have every reason to believe he spoke his own opinion Mr Whitbread, Mr Brougham, Mr Tracey and many of the Leading Members gave us to understand the same, it is the ministerial Side of the House that is the advocates of our Bill : We have been to Mr Hume and Mr D Giddy this morning and have succeeded in a great measure to remove to the grand objection not to interfere in Trade You must be convinced as well as myself how important it is under such Circumstances to have a Precedent, whereon to Act, The Lace Manufacturers are willing to adopt every Clause of the Bill as far as it relates to them that is Prohibition, Schedules, Rack and Search when the Evidence of the Hosiers is printed you will then see that this is indeed a Victory as from the Nature of their Evidence if their testimony and objections are unfounded in the Practice as we all here know it will, they must never face Parliament again We are not beat by the Hosiers, we are beat by time. If there are had been [sic'\ an Opportunity to have given further evidence, we should beyond all doubt have obtained our Bill and shall we miss the glorious Opportunity of having a precedent acted upon in the Trade by the Consent of one Part of the Masters, which will surely enable us to obtain the Bill next Sessions, till when if the Union of the Trade is kept up [we]i shall certainly be a Match for them ; 1 Torn away by seal. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAxM l6l Mr Hume and several other Memb[ers]i told them positively if they did not adopt some stable Regulations among themselves he should give his Support to any Bill brought forward next Sessions / can assure you they are very humble ; The Bill for the Lace will have the Schedules annexed to it ; and will be read a third time to night We think of going thro' Banbury Hinkley, Leicester, Loughborough, Sheepshead, Melbourn and Derby, I shall go to Tewkesbury and join them at Derby, from whence we shall all come to gether to Nottingham I am not, none of us are in the least dis- couraged, altho' they have by a manonvre got a Year of us, Yours G Henson. [Addressed io .] Mr T. Roper . . . Nottingham. 3984, I, 165. 1812. July 22 London . . . Sir I have received yours and am extremely happy to find that you have adjusted all your animosities. The Bill was read a third time last Night and will be read a first time in the Lords on Frida\^ ^ight You will perceive from the Inclosed Report that we have had a strong opposition I do not expect any in the Lords if we can keep an American Merchant back of the Name of Jaffery who we have reed, some information means to oppose the Bill on the Ground that he can sell Plenty of Single Press and Two course hole in America ; But I believe the Lords have determined to hear no Petitions against Bills nor to have any further Debates I paid Mr Harrison this Morning our Counsel 33" 18" o" I have Mr Ellis to pay yet. Write To Mr Toplis, they have been to me in London about the 52^ Latham will inform you what it means, I\Ir Coke desired me when I came from the House last Night I past 12 oClock to stay a few Days to get it through the Lords, He requests I would meet him on Friday Morning at Mr Smiths bank to arrange for the Bill passing through the Lords, Mr Mansfield is very inattentive, he went away from the House last Night before the Bill was read, I have not seen him to Day : Latham, Large, Bowler and Roper left Town by the Manchester Defiance yesterday for Leicester you may expect them by the time you receive this. Take the Reports of the Speeches to the Review, they are pretty long they are in none of the London Papers, Give my Respects to all Friends I am Sir Your most Obt Servt G Henson PS. If there is any disatisfaction at my staying here send me word immediately I shall come thro Hinkley send me Word how I shall act as it concerns going thro Banbury and forming a Union of the Trade The Reports will be printed to morrow I have been once to Day Sir T Tyrwhit was not at home 1 Torn away by seal. L l62 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 The Ministers were for the Bill only 12 in the House when it Passed all the Patriots went away as usual ^ [Addressed to :] Mr Fell Newtons Head Nottingham. 3984, I, 167. 1812. July 31 Derby Frida}' Eveng . . . Sir I left London yesterday morning at 12 o'Clock & just as I was getting into the Postchaise I reed your letter for which I beg to return you my best thanks as I felt most anxious to know the result of your Meeting on Monday night & I rejoice to hear you say that all things consider' d it was very peace- able & I hope to God that the same disposition will continue because if the peace should be broken we shall all be thrown upon our backs as all future relief to be expected from Parliamentary or other regulations will in my opinion depend upon that circumstance I know you agree with me in that opinion & I am sure you will urge it with all j^our powers — Of course after I reed your letter I had no opportunity of seeing Mr Thos Hayne but I will write to him before I go to bed & I am sure that he may be depended upon for doing everything that he has promised indeed the last time that I saw him which was within these three Days he desired me to mention to you that he wished you to explain your Schedules to his people at Nottingham & that he would use them as far as it was practicable & that he hoped that many other Hosiers would do the same I do not therefore think that his not having yet given his directions to Mr Shipman proves by any means that he will not perform his promise indeed I am persuaded that he will act most honorably I have so many Letters to write this evening that I have only time to request that you will present my best respects to the Committee & assure them that I shall be ready at all times to promote their interests & to promote the general prosperity of the Trade And I beg you will believe me to be Sir Your very faithful Servant Danl Parker Coke. [Addressed to :] Mr Grosvcnor Henson . . . Nottingham. 3984, I, 172. 1812. August 6 London . . . Sir I this Morning received your Letter — and beg to inform you that On Tuesday last I sent directions to Mr. Shipman to forward me a schedule filled up for my inspection which when I have done so I shall send directions to Mr Shipman & Mr Lindly — & try if we can act upon it — it is my desire and wish that every one who has any concerns with us should upon all occasions 1 The Bill, even though limited to lace alone, was rejected by the Lords on 24th July. l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 163 be treated with respect and attention which they will allways receive from me — and I endeavour that those employ 'd by me should do the same I am Sir Your Obt St Thos Hayne^. [Addressed to :] Mr G Henson Newtons Head Nottingham 3984, I, 173. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1811-2 1 81 2. January 30 Making of Woodboroiigh Road Sir, You are requested to attend at the Police Office Tavern in this Town on Friday the thirty first Instant at half past three o'Clock in the afternoon to consider of the propriety of the Parish of Saint Mary acceeding to the turning the Road up the Red Lane to Mapperley Plains and to the making in lieu thereof a New Road from the end of Fox Lane, across the Fields by Goose- ham Hill. I am. Sir, Nottingham . . . Your obedient Servant Geo. Coldham Town Clerk-. 3988: I, fo. 14. 1812. July I St. John's Close Assignment by Henry Keyworth, late of Nottingham, surgeon, now of Bawtry, Yorks., gentleman, with the consent of the Mayor and burgesses, to Joseph Keyworth of Rufford, farmer, for ;^5oo, of leasehold premises by way of mortgage, viz., St. John's Close and the buildings erected on it by Henry Keyworth . •'' 5450 e. 1 Of Thos. Hayne & Co., Nottingham, hosiers and point net manufacturers. 2 Copy of a letter addressed to the churchwardens and overseers of St. Mary's, and others; extracted from the minute book of the committee appointed to consider the matter. Accompanied by the deed of consent of the Corporation, draft deeds of other landowners, and notes of reference to the plan, which is missing. Cf. pp. 124-125. ^ Enclosed in a parcel of deeds labelled "Rick's Garden", by which name the property or part of it, was once known. 164 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l2 MINUTES OF the' COMMON COUNCIL: 1812-3 1 81 2. Monday, 5 October Town Clerk's litigation expenses The I\Iayor now produces a letter received by him from the Town Clerk which he desires may be entered amongst the Proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows : Dear Sir, After the manner in which my Accounts in relation to the Causes lately depending in the Court of King's Bench and instituted for the purposes of overthrowing the ancient and legal mode of Electing the Aldermen of this Corporation and for annihilating the power of the Corporation to elect Honorary Burgesses have been brought into the Notice of the most numerous Assemblage of the members of the Body Corporate I have felt that I have a duty to perform to myself which it became me immediately to discharge. You know, my dear Sir, as well as I do with what Injustice it has been insinuated that I promoted your Election to the Mayoralty from mere private motives relating to these Accounts because you are full aware I had every reason to expect that you were not prepared to settle these Bills without some previous investigation. From the moment Mr. Alderman Ash well thought proper to speak about them, it was my fixed determination on no Account to receive at your hands as Mayor any arrangement of them which had not the previous sanction of the whole Corporation. In pursuance of that Resolution I now take the liberty to request of you that you will lay this letter before the next Common Hall and thro' you I solicit them that these Bills may be delivered up in the Hall by Mr. Alderman Ashwell to whose Custody the late Mayor has confided them to be by them committed into the hands of any impartial person for my inspection. I have further to appeal to their Justice that they will refer them as I am willing to do to the Judgement of any Gentleman in the profession of known respectability who shall have authority to examine them in order to such a liberal adjustment of them as he may think consistent with the nature of the subject at Issue and the relative situation of the Body Corporate on one Side and of myself as their confidential legal Adviser on the other. I am desirous that he should be fully authorized by both the parties to this referrence to deduct anything from these Bills which may appear unjust or improper, and to add to them any sum or sums of money which it may appear I have omitted to charge or have charged at a lower Rate than is reasonable and proper and that he should be at liberty also to express his opinion if any compensation be due to me under the special circumstances in either or both of these Causes besides the expences he may allow. I have refrained, and I mean to refrain from naming any Gentleman as a Referree but I must certainly reserve to myself a power of Objection to any person who may be named and appear objectionable to me. It seems to mc that the Terms of this referrence are merely such as the equity of the case requires and therefore I confidently hope and expect l8l2] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 165 that the Corporation will accede to them as the only means now in their power of producing a Settlement of these Accounts satisfactor}^ to all Parties. I am Dear Sir, Nottingham Your's very truly 4th October 181 2. Geo : Coldham. To E. Swann Esqr. Mayor Nottm. And the said letter having been read to this Hall by Mr. Enfield, It is thereupon Resolved . . . that Mr. Coldham's Bills in the two Causes the King against Ashwell and the King against Samuel Bird which appear to be in the hands of Mr. Ashwell be forthwith delivered by him to Mr. Coldham and that the adjustment of those Bills be referred to Mr. W. J. Lockett, of Derby in the manner and with the powers stated in Mr. Coldham's letter if that Gentleman be accepted by Mr. Coldham as referree. Resolved Mr. Coldham, appearing at this Hall and giving his assent to the nomination of Mr. Lockett that a Copy of the above Resolution be sent to Mr. Lockett with a letter from the iMayor to acquaint him therewith. 3572 fo. 11-13. 1812. Tuesday, 6 October Charges against the Corporation Resolved that the hand bill issued by ^Ir. Daniel Parker Coke dated the fourth Instant and purporting to be an address to the Burgesses and Free- holders of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham having been brought under the cognizance of this Hall it is incumbent upon this Hall to notice the following Paragraph of which it is difficult to say, whether false- hood or malignity be the most prominent feature : — "There is only one point in which I leave you in a worse situation than I found ; this I have only to lament but my comfort is, that it cannot be laid to my charge ; I found vou bearing your full Share of the Burthens of the Countr}' which it was your duty to do ; but you will recollect you were then paying Taxes only to the Legitimate Government of the Country and the Poor : I leave you I am sorry to say paying Taxes to a Corporate Body, within your own bosom, who have imposed a very heavy Town Rate upon you, to supply the waste of their own extravagance and to defray expences which ought to have been paid out of those Estates which they held in Trust for you and which if well managed would have been fully adequate to the purpose." Resolved that the Attack made upon this Corporation, in the foregoing Passage, is grossly untrue and a foul slander without the slightest foundation upon the Corporation Body ; and in confirmation of the present Resolution, this Hall need only to state a few facts : That there is not a single Tax paid by the Burgesses to the Corporation ; that the Town Rate is not imposed by the Corporate Body, but (under the Law of the Land) by the Court of General Quarter Sessions formed of the Town and County Magistrates ; that not one shilling of the Rate is received or appropriated by the Corporation ; l66 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1813 and that the Expences defrayed by the Rate are expences which were adjudged by the solemn Decision of the Court of King's Bench as dehvered by the Lord Chief Justice Lord Kenyon in 1795, upon the Argument of the LegaHty of the Rate to be "Public Expences" and in nowise Chargeable upon the Corporation Estates. "Many of the Charges" the Court observed "have arisen in latter times, and though the Corporation in whom the Government of the place resides, might have thought proper while such charges were small to pay them out of their own Funds yet as they became more heavy that could not preclude them from recurring to legal methods of raising supplies for that purpose from the Public." To the Preceding statement let it only be added the expences defrayed by the Town Rate and now sus- tained by the whole Inhabitants of Nottingham were until the Establish- ment of the Rate borne by the Burgesses only, and were exclusively con- suming their Funds ; and that since that period the Funds of the Corporation have been gradually improving notwithstanding the heavy expences re- peatedly incurred in the successful resistance of the several virulent attempts to overthrow the Constitution of the Corporation. Resolved that having made the foregoing representation (in contradiction whereof they Challenge proof) this Hall do dismiss from their attention the other parts of Mr. Coke's address ; being confident that every Burgess, will duly appreciate the whole of this malevolent Hand Bill the author of which has thus dared to distort the truth. Resolved that the Hand Bill which has formed the subject of the present Resolutions be submitted to Counsel by a Committee from this Hall ; and that if redress may be had by Law for the vilifying Tendency of the expres- sions directed against this Corporation such Proceedings be instituted as Counsel shall advise. 3572 fo. 19-21. 1812. Thursday, 12 November Improvement of racecourse Resolved on the motion of the Mayor, duly seconded, that this Common Hall most cordially assenting to the Plan submitted to them for the Improve - ment of the Race Course on the part of the Gentlemen interested therein Do hereby fully authorize and empower them to carry such Improvement into immediate effect. Mr. Staveley being directed on the part of this Corporation to see that the same be executed in conformity with this Resolution. 3572 fo. 32-33. 1 81 3. Thursday, 4 February Almshouses on Derby Road Ordered . . . that it be a standing order of this Corporation that for the Welfare and better regulation of the Alms Houses already erected on the Sand Hills by and out of the rents of the Lambley Estate and the others intended to be erected there by and out of the same Funds, and for making Provision that tlie said Alms Houses may be subject to the Annual controul and permanent superintendance of this Corporation that the Mayor for the 1813] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 167 time being shall and do at the Common Hall next before Lady Day in each and every year make a report in writing of the names of the Persons in the occupancy of the said several Alms Houses, already erected or to be hereafter erected, out of the Funds of the Lambley Estate and their respective ages and Conditions and whether they be married or otherwise in order to the Corporation exercising their power as Trustees of the same Alms Houses of reappointing the Persons in possession thereof or of appointing others in their stead for the year then next ensuing, which shall take place on the Hall Day next after Lady Day in every year, and that in addition to the above Regulations it is hereby expressly ordered, that it be considered as a peremp- tory obligation on every Mayor, within two months next after his going out of Office to render an account to this Hall in Writing of all the receipts and disbursements incurred by him on account of this Estate during his Mayor- alty. 3572 fo. 48. Town Clerk's litigation expenses : referee's report Derbv January 26th 1813. Sir The Corporation of Nottm. & Mr. Coldham. I am indeed very sorry, that it has not been in my power, to conclude the business of this reference much sooner, but I hope the delay, which has been in a great degree inevitable, has not been productive of any great incon- venience to either of the parties. I now return Mr. Coldham's Bills of Costs, in the two causes of the King agt. Ash well, and the King against Bird, — the former amounting to /3104 — 13 — 4, and the latter to £1198 — 3 — 6. These sums are very considerable, and it cannot be a matter of surprize, that Gentlemen, not having ascertained the amount of the money expended, the time occupied, and the professional labour employed in the transaction of the business to which the Bills relate, should be alarmed at the appearance of their sum total and require them to be investigated. That investigation I have gone thro'. — I have examined the Bills through- out ; — and, considering the terms and Principle of the reference, I cannot conscienciously deduct anything from them, as being unjust or improper ; — but on the contrary, am of opinion that the whole amount of both, being ;^4302 — 16 — 10, ought to be allowed in account to Mr. Coldham. The Conditions of the reference give me the liberty of adding to the Bills, any sum or sums of money, which it may appear, Mr. Coldham has omitted to charge, or has charged at a lower rate, than is reasonable and proper. There are certainly many omissions of this nature, — but it is imipossible for me to go into a particular enumeration or statement of them. — It would require the Bills to be altogether redrawn, — all the papers and correspond- ence brought forward ; — and a more particular account of attendances to be given, than Mr. Coldham himself perhaps, could supply. — But still I am of opinion, that he is entitled to a further compensation beyond the sum, which I have above allowed him. l68 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1813 This opinion is grounded on considerations, unconnected with the vast importance of the causes to the Corporation ; — the arduous situation of the SoHcitor concerned in them, and their successful termination, — as these considerations apply rather to the liberality, than the Justice of the Corpora- tion. It is grounded solely, on an estimate of the value of Mr. Coldham's mental & personal exertions, of the business transacted, and the time of himself, and his assistants engaged in it. Notwithstanding the great amount of the bills, the clear profit upon them does not exceed £1600. — The duration of the causes, appears to have ex- ceeded four years ; — and in the two years, in which the King & Ash well was depending, it is impossible that Mr. Coldham could have attended to any other business. Taking an average of the four years, one Clerk, at least, must have been constantly employed, and Mr. Coldham must have received considerable assistance from his Partner. — Upon this general view of the subject, it will be obvious, that the allowance of the whole amount of the Bills, will be an insufficient compensation to a person of Mr. Coldham's abilities, & professional rank, for the services which he has rendered to the Corporation . The great amount of the Bills is owing to the heavy disbursements, and expences, — and the quantity of buss, transacted ; and in no instance, to any excessive or improper charge for it : As I have before observed, the importance of the causes, and the extraordinary difficulty & talent required on the part of the Defendants, have had no operation on the scale of charge. If it were possible that the same expences could have been incurred, and the same quantity of business transacted, in a cause of the most trivial and simple nature, which might have been confided with safety to the super- intendance and agency of a managing Clerk, the same scale of charge upon which Mr. Coldham has made out his Bills, might have been with propriety- used on such an occasion. But how far that which would have been an allowable charge in such a case, as I have supposed, can be an adequate remuneration in the cases under consideration, may be determined by a reference to the brief in the King & Ash well. Those Gentlemen of the Cor- poration who have read this composition, who have considered from what sources the defence was drawn ; — what a comprehensive and luminous history is given of the constitution, charters, & customs of the Corporation ; with what legal knowledge and judgment the evidence and observations are applied ; — with what perspicuity & talent the whole subject is arranged ; and with what little risk, the cause was delivered into the hands of the learned advocate, who conducted the trial, — will at once admit, that a great length of time must have been spent in previous reading, and intense study, before a line of that Brief could have been written ; — but the charge for it, is not more than would be allowed for a Brief, according to its necessary length, in a common cause for debt, the composition of which would be almost Mechanical. The same observation may be applied to various other parts of the Bills which are before me. On the subject of omissions, I shall only observe that the Bill in the King agt: Ashwell, contains but three charges, amounting alltogether to ;^i . 6 . 8., l8l3] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 169 for all Mr. Coldham's & his assistants' attendances upon the members of the Corporation, their friends and Officers, — and only eight charges for en- quiring after parol evidence, & examining witnesses, and other attendances in the Country, — whilst the cause was depending — and that the same bill contains, but about six specific charges, and one general charge of 10 Gs. for wTiting letters. How manv other attendances Mr. Coldham must have had in the Country, & how many other letters he must have written, beyond those which are covered by the charges to which I have adverted, is impossible for me even to conjecture. But the number, in the course of two years and upwards, and in a cause of such a nature, & general interest, as the King & Ashwell, must have been very considerable. Whatever credit msiy be due to Mr. Coldham for his management of the causes, he is not entitled to any compliment for the manner in which his Bills of Costs are made out. — They are too general either to be satisfactory to his clients, or to secure his own Interest. They are principally transcripts of his Agent's Bills, and the business done in the country is either altogether unnoticed, or stated generally & witht. much attention to dates & order. If I may hazard a conjecture, they have been made out from a reference to papers after the causes were terminated, — and not from a regular day book, and entries made dailv as the business was transacted. To this cause, the omissions to which I have alluded, are probably owing. Had the buss, transacted, been more minutely, and regularly detailed, — and had e^•ery attendance and letter, which might have been a subject of fair professional charge, been entered according to its date, & with a proper explanation, in all probabilitv the bills wod. have been more satisfactory to the Corporation on the one hand, and more profitable to Mr. Coldham, on the other. I trust however that these observations will justify me in the exercise of my Judgment on this particular part of the reference, and support the opinion which I now give, that in addition to the amount of the two bills which I have before allowed, Mr. Coldham is entitled to receive from the Corporation, an extra compensation of Two hundred guineas. I have the honor to be Sir To Edwd. Swann Esq. Your most obedt. humble Servt. Mayor of Nottm. Wm. Jeffery Lockett. [There follows a further short letter from W. J. Lockett, stating thai his fee is £6.6. o.] Ordered on consideration of the said award of the said William Jeffery Lockett and in pursuance thereof and of the opinion expressed by Mr. Lockett that the amount of the Town Clerk's Bills upon this Corporation, in relation to the suits of the King versus Ashwell and Samuel Bird as the same have been ascertained by Mr. Lockett, amounting to the sum of £4302 . 16, be allowed to Mr. Coldham in account and that in further pursuance thereof and of the opinion therein expressed in addition thereto Mr. Coldham be paid an extra compensation of Two hundred Guineas and that this sum be also allowed Mr. Coldham in account with the Corporation or that the present 170 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1813 iMayor be fully authorized and empowered to direct that the same as well as the full amount of his Bills as before allowed by Mr. Lockett be paid to him by the Chamberlains, if such an order be necessary in point of form or that he be authorized to direct the same be allowed to him in his Accounts with the Corporation in the present or any preceeding Mayoralty And that the Mayor be also authorized and empowered to give orders for the payment of the Amount of Mr. Lockett's charge and expences in respect of the present reference. 3572 fo. 53-58. 1 813. Tuesday, 23 March Audit of Free School accounts Ordered upon reading to this Hall the Deed of Foundation relating to the Freeschool with respect to the manner thereby enjoined of passing the Armual Accounts of the Schoolwardens, on the motion of Mr. Thomas Smith duly seconded that this Corporation are of opinion that in whomsoever the right of passing these accounts may be legally vested in and by the deed of Foundation it is expedient and this Common Hall do hereby express a wish that in future as well the Mayor and Aldermen as all others the members of the Common Council constituting the Common Hall should be annually summoned to attend and invited to assist in the auditing and passing the Accounts of the receipts and payments of the Schoolwardens in relation to the School Estate in such and the same manner as they are annually sum- moned to attend on the Election of the Schoolwardens and that such Ac- counts be audited and settled by such of the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council as may give their attendance upon that Summons. 3572 fo. 65. Compensation from Flood Road Company The Mayor reports to this Hall that he attended the last Meeting of the Trustees of the Flood Road and upon that Occasion as Bridgemaster he thought it proper in pursuance of the Order made upon this subject at the last Common Hall to represent to the Flood Road Company the Claim of the Corporation to a Compensation from them for the money expended in the Improvement of the Bridge over the Old Trent which the Flood Road Com- pany were authorized to defray out of the Funds committed to them by the Act of Parliament for making and maintaining the said Road and the Mayor further states to this Corporation that the Trustees of that Road promised to take his representation into their most serious and favourable considera- tion at their next Meeting and to return an answer to the Corporation expressive of such determination as they might form upon the subject. ^ 3572 fo. 67. 1813. Wednesday, 26 May Water supply for Sion Hill Ordered that the Petition presented by Mr. John Walker to the Annual 1 The Flood Road Company agreed subsequently to pay the Corporation /200 (3572 fo. 78). 1813] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I71 Committee be entered amongst the Proceedings of this Hall, and the same is entered accordingly as follows : The Humble Petition of John Walker to the Right Worshipfull, the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Councill of the Town of Nottingham. Gentlemen The dstress to which many of the Industrous and labouring poor in most parts of this large and Populace Town are driven to by the high Price of almost every necessary article of life and amongst which is and that not the least (viz) pure good and wholesome soft water an article as necessary to health as food and air to animal existance and of which the most crowded and populace parts have no regular or sufhtient supply and the little that they get by Water Carts &c, is so expensive that several of those that wash for their living thath informed your Petitioner that it costs them two shillings pr. week and sometimes more and is not always to be had neither and this is the pittiable case of about two thirds of the Inhabitants of Nottingham and which your humble Petitioner begs leave to lay before you Gentlemen. That your Petitioner hath a work on Sion Hill, that hath supplyed that place for sixteen years and to which supply your Servant is engaged and with which both parties are satisfied but your petitioner having so good and great a supply of water that he can spare as much as ever can or will be wanted and knowing the distress of the Inhabitants of all the Northern parts of this Town is desireouse of administering to their relief by all the meanes in is power and which relief your Petitioner is aware would not be adequate to their wants unless the water was on every day Sundays excepted and which your Petitioner if permitted and encouraged will be full}- able to perform and execute. That your Petitioner humbly begs permission to lay a pipe from Sion Hill down the back lanes and after serving Toll House Hill and the North side Parliament Street to the New Buildings and to Relieve and supply all those parts that is not already supplyed by the present works and that your Petitioner will and doth engage to make good all roads ways passages pavements or any other damages whatsoever that may be caused by bringing the said water into and about Nottingham at his own proper expence and charges and your Petitioner humbly requests you will be pleased to take Mr. Wakefield's letter which were published ten years ago into your kind consideration one of which accompanys this petition and your Petitioner begs leave further to inform you Gentlemen that he did Petition the old waterwork Company on Friday the 7th day of May last past it being one of their regular Meeting for dispatch of business for their consent to the above knowing that ^'ou had granted a Lease to them of all the Streets within the said Town when they returned your Petition the following answer (viz) that situated as they were they, the water work proprietors could not grant your Petitioner leave to bring down the Sion Hill water into Nottingham but that if I could accomplish it by any other means than theirs they should not oppose it providing I kept out of their way, meaning I suppose that I should not serve any of their customers. 172 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l3 Now Gentlemen Your Petitioner humbly begs that you will kindly take this his humble Petition speedily into your serious and kind consideration and grant him such relief in the premises as you ma}^ have in your power and for youi health and welfair Your Petitioner shall ever pray. John Walker. Resolved . . . that this Corporation after a full and deliberate considera- tion of the Report of the Annual Committee, of Mr. Walker's Petition and the Papers accompanying the same are of opinion that it is inexpedient for this Corporation to entertain the further consideration of this question under the peculiar circumstances in which the Corporation are placed with respect to the subject matter of Mr. Walker's Petition and that the Town Clerk be directed forthwith to communicate the substance of this Resolution to Mr. Walker. 3572 fo. 88-91. 1813. Thursday, 19 August Foot road from Rosemary Lane to Castle Gate Ordered . . . that the Town Clerk be directed to give Notice to the Church- wardens of the Parish of Saint Nicholas . . . that this Corporation will feel themselves bound to object to the stoppage of the public foot road from Rosemary Lane to Castle Gate which they have been informed is in the contemplation of the Parish ; because they have been given to understand that the stoppage of that Road will be extremely injurious to the Lessees and Tenants of the Corporation Estate in Rosemary Lane but that the Town Clerk be instructed to assure the Churchwardens that the Corporation are willing to attend to any arrangement by which the Churchwardens may be accommodated in the disposal of the Church Yard without the destruction of the Road in question. 3572 fo. 103. 1813. Friday, 24 September Enclosure of common lands [The Annual Committee report] That application has been made by some Gentlemen for the concurrence of the Corporation in an Inclosure of the open Fields Meadows and Common Lands of Nottingham and Mr. Thomas Old- know on the part of the applicants has produced to your Committee a Paper signed by 80 Freeholders (Landowners in the Fields and Meadows) signifying their wish for an Inclosure of the Fields and Meadows and stating in general terms that they request the assent of the Corporation of Notting- ham to the inclosure the particular plan and provisions of which the ap- plicants were not then prepared to state ; and your Committee directed the Deputy Town Clerk to communicate to Mr. Oldknow that your Committee did not feel themselves competent to give any answer to the application but that they would lay the same before the Common Hall . . . The Mayor now produces a letter from Mr. Thomas Goodburn and one from Messrs. Bates and others which on being read to this Hall are ordered 1813] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I73 to be entered amongst the proceedings thereof and the same are entered accordingly as follows : Sir, As Chairman of the Burgess Committee in Nottingham I take the liberty of addressing you on the subject of a proposed Inclosure of the open Fields of this Town — the Committee has observed a Notice inserted in the last week's Nottingham Papers of an Intention on the part of the Land Oweners to apply to Parliament for an Act to enclose such lands And as the Com- mittee is satisfied that an Inclosure cannot take place without the consent and assistance of the Corporation I have presumed to ask you whether the Corporation intend to promote or oppose the measure. Your earliest attention will much oblidge, Sir, your most obedt. Servt. Nottingham Thos. Goodburn. Wright Alley, Sept. i6th 1813. Narrow Marsh. Edward Swann Esqr. Mayor Nottingham. To Edwd. Swann Esqr. Mayor Sir! The Majority of Proprietors of Land in the Parish of Saint Mary Notting- ham being desirous of obtaining an Act of Parliament the next Session to inclose the open Fields, Meadows and Waste Grounds and to exonerate the several Estates in the said Parish from all claims for Tithes and commonage We therefore solicit you to request of the Corporate Body as Trustees for the Freeschool to propose the terms they would be willing to acquit the said Lands from payment of the Tithe banging to that Establishment. We are, Sir, your obedient Servants Nottingham. John Bates, Thos, Hall. Thos. Oldknow 15th September 1813. Henry HoUins, William Fox. Ordered on the motion of Mr. Enfield duly seconded by Mr. Alderman Ashwell that this Hall do transmit to Mr. Goodburn for the information of himself and the Burgesses on whose behalf he addressed himself to the Mayor and to Mr. Oldknow for the information of himself and the Applicants on whose behalf he attended the Annual Committee, a Copy of the Order of Hall passed on the 28th day of October 1806 by which the Corporation resolved to oppose any Inclosure of the Fields and Commonable Lands within the Manor of Nottingham, which should not appear to the Corporation manifestly to tend to the immediate and permanent advantage of the Bur- gesses enjoying a right of Common therein. 3572 fo. 110-112. 174 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l3 CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1812-3 1813. April 30 Nottingham, . . . Messrs. Hurst & Fellows Chamberlains Pay Messrs. Stainrod & By field the Sum of Four Pounds one shilling and 6d being the amount of bill for a Cupboard for Corpn Books & Papers and it will be allowed in your Accounts. E Swann Mayor. £4 I 6 N.B. Take a proper Receipt for the same. ^ 1834, I, 178, ii. 1813. September i Corporation. Nottingham . . . Received of Messrs. Hurst & Fellows Chamberlains the Sum of One Hundred Pounds being An Error in the Balce. of the Accts for 1806-7 ^s pr CCB No 3 fo 16 by Payment of Hurst & Fellows For the late Chamberlains j^ioo. Edd. Staveley. Memo : The Items marked M. in the Genl. Accts L[edge]r A fo 123 cast up 232 " 19 "4 instead of 332 " 19 " 4 Witness Thos Black. 1834, I, 207, i. 1813. September 11 Memorandum — The annexd one Pound Bank of England Note 2, is a Forged one, — it was taken at the Police Office June 24th 1813 when Mr. Morley and Thos. Black were sitting to receive Arrears of Rents due to the Chamberlains — A John Jephson. Allow 'd E Swann. 1834, I, 208, i. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1812-3 . . . The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham . . . [1812.] [Extract] £ S D December 18 Writing letter to Messrs. Hansard & Co. acknowledging receipt of the Printed Enumeration of Population of Great Britain . . . . . . . . . . 3 ^ ^^075 : 5. i- ^ Words italicised are printed. Printed order forms were an innovation of this municipal year; in 181 3-4, the chamberlains' names were printed also. 2 Attached to the memorandum. 1813] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I75 [Extract from a similar account^ 1813 £ S D September 13 Writing, by direction of the Mayor, a letter in answer to Capt. Vernon, Aid du Camp to General Burne, & enclosing a Copy of Mr. Basnett's report as to the whole- someness of the Quarters assigned to the Soldiers at the Flying Horse . . . . 76 6078 : I, HIGH CONSTABLE'S VOUCHERS : 1812-3 1813. June 25 To Constables Summoning the Local Militia to Appear to be trained, and Exercisd. by serving Notices on the men personally 433 Notices at /6d each To sticking up Large Notices papers on the Churches and other parts of the Town . . £ s d 10 16 6 2 7 - £13 3 6 6170 : 48, i. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1812-3 1 81 2. October 22 Friendly society The Articles of the Amicable Society held at the House of Mr. Henry Cross known by the Sign of the Turk's Head in Spaniel Row . . is now enrolled amongst the Records of this Session . . . ^ 357 fo. 280. 1 81 3. January 14 A Dead horse The Constable Jury now present . . . Parr 2 of the said Town Widow for skinning a dead horse at the bottom of Park Row near the foot road at two oClock in the afternoon of Saturday the seventh day of November 1812 ... 357 fo. 301. 1 81 3. July 12 Petition of the Constable Jury To the Worshipful The Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Nottingham. Worshipful Sirs ! We whose Names are hereunto subscribed forming the Constable Jury 1 On 14 January, 1813, a female friendly society at the Black Horse, Stoney Street, was similarly enrolled (357 fo. 300). 2 Preceded by a space in MS. On 15 July, Sarah Parr was fined is. for this offence (357 fo. 366). 176 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1813 for the Town of Nottingham beg leave to lay before Your Worships the inadequacy of the Allowance usually made to us at the quarterly Sessions for the said Town, such Allowance being originally intended as a social Remuneration. The very great advance in the price of Provisions as well as the increase of our Number will, we trust, justify this humble and dutiful Address and induce your Worships to make such Addition to the Allowance as may appear to you requisite & necessary. In hopes of your kind and indulgent Consideration of the above we beg to subscribe ourselves Worshipful Sirs ! Nottingham Your Worships' Most Dutiful Servants July 12th. 1813. Willm. Simpson [and 28 others]. To allow 5£ each Sessions ES.i 235 : 231. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1812-3 1813. May 10 Church rate Names of the Quakers who have refused to pay an Assessment to the Repairs of the Church of St Marys Nottingham for the yr 1812 Service proved James Severn Church Warden Saml. Routh Willm. Fox Saml. Fox Joseph Whitlark Mary Hoatham John Gregory Joseph Armitage Joseph 2 Armitage Junior Messr. Scales & Bakewell George Bott 7055, i- 0 5 0 I 5 0 2 3 0 I 7 4* 0 16 0 0 3 9 I 0 I* 0 I 0 0 16 6 0 8 io| MICKLETORN JURY PRESENTMENTS : 181 2-3 1813. May 4 The Stone man [The Jurors report] Also that the Stone man ^ in Bridgeford Closes, which marks the extent of the Jurors perambulation in that direction be repaired. 1526 fo. 265. ^ Added in another hand. - Altered to John in the summons. 3 C/. p. III. l8l3] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I77 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1812-3 1 81 2. December i "Lady Elizabeth Santry" Copy of the will of Ann Charlton, widow, bequeathing her property to her sister "Lady Elizabeth Santry". ^ 4061. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1813-4 1 813. Wednesday, 20 October Enclosure of common lands At a Meeting held the 8th day of October 1813 of the following Committee of the Proprietors of Land in the Parish of St. Mary Nottingham appointed on the 29th day of September 1813 to treat with the Corporation on the subject of an Inclosure viz Henry Hollins, Thomas Oldknow, Thomas Hall, Benjamin Maddock, Robert Booth, Thomas James and Samuel Fox, all present except B. Maddock It was Resolved That the Mayor be requested to lay the following Resolutions before the Common Hall. That this Committee propose to leave the compensation to those entitled to Commonage on the open Fields, Meadows and Commonable Lands in the said Parish to be adjudged and determined by Commissioners appointed by the several parties concerned. That should the Common Hall appoint a Committee, this Committee would wish to have a Conference with them. Signed on behalf of the Committee — The Worshipfull the Mayor of Thos. Oldknow Nottingham. Chairman. Resolved on the motion of Mr. Allsopp seconded by Mr. Thomas Carpenter Smith that this Hall considering themselves the Guardians of the Rights and Priviledges of the Burgesses of Nottingham and under an impression that they are hostile to an Inclosure of the open and Commonable Fields and Lands within the Manor of Nottingham feel themselves called upon to oppose such a measure in toto as tending to deprive the Burgesses of their rights and priviledges entrusted to the protection of the Body Corporate and that the Tow^n Clerk be directed under the superintendance of the Annual Committee to take all such means as he may judge necessary by retaining or employing Counsel to oppose the same in Parliament. 3573 fo. lO-II. Pension for constable's widow Ordered that the Chamberlains be empowered and directed to pay out of the Chamber Estate the sum of two shillings and sixpence weekly and 1 See note, p. 77. M 178 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1813 every week to the Widow of the late WilHam Goddard one of the Constables of this Town (whose life is supposed to have been shortened in consequence of a Blow he received in the discharge of his official duty) until an hospital can be procured for her. 3573 fo. 14. 1813. Thursday, 16 December [Address to the Prince Regent of congratulation "on the great & splendid Events which have lately taken place upon the Continent of Europe".] 3573 fo. 15-17. 1813. Friday, 17 December Lambley Almshouses Ordered that the Corporation do accept the Loan on account of the Lambley Estate of the sum of £1000 agreed to be advanced to them by Messrs. Samuel Smith & Co. to be repaid with Interest by yearly installments of £200 within 5 years from the first advance made the first Installment to become due and payable and be paid at Christmas 1814 that the Town Clerk be directed immediately to prepare a Bond from this Corporation to Messrs. Samuel Smith & Co. for the sum of £1000 payable in the usual manner with Interest to which Bond the Mayor or his Deputy and any one of the Alder- men are hereby directed and authorized to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation, in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Bur- gesses of the said Town of Nottingham and that the Committee heretofore appointed in respect of the Lambley Estate be hereby directed and authorized to erect without delay the two remaining wings of the Lambley Alms Houses on the Derby Road on the plan and elevation already approved of, the said Committee being empowered to erect a Pump to supply the Inhabitants of the said Alms Houses with water upon the Premises and to make such other alteration and addition to the General Plan as they may deem expedient and that for this purpose the Mayor be empowered to receive the money so agreed to be advanced by Messrs. Smiths as the same may be wanted and to apply the same subject to the Account to be rendered thereof in the manner originally designed in Execution of the Plan now sanctioned by this Hall under the superintendance of the Committee charged with the Execution thereof. 3573 fo. 23-24. Vaccination The Mayor now gives notice that he or his Deputy will at the next Hall move that Edmund Hart be made an Honorary Burgess of this Corporation as a free gift on account of the Services which the Mayor conceives Edmund Hart has rendered to the Public by a very extensive practice in vaccinating the Poor always performed skilfully, generally successfully, sometimes gratuitously but invariably at an cxpence under the professional charge which would be made for the same on the part of the regular Practioners.i 3573 fo. 27. 1 He was elected on 14 January, i«i4, and took the oath on 17 March. 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I79 1814. Friday, January 14 Free School : acceptance of new boys The enclosed letter from Dr. Wood to Mr. Alderman Ashwell, having been laid before the Mayor, he has thought proper to lay the same before a Common Hall, and to recommend that in future it be a standing Order of Hall "That the Schoolwardens be specially required and requested to examine every Boy directed to be placed in the Preschool previous to admitting him upon the Foundation, and that they be also authorized to reject any Boy who shall on such examination appear not properly qualified by previous preparation to be admitted therein, the Schoolwardens upon all such oc- casions reporting to the next Hall, the names of the persons rejected and the reasons thereof." ^ Dear Sir I have to acknowledge the rect. of your's of this morning and am much obliged to you. The reason why I did not return, by your Servant, a verbal answer to your question, was, because I had another particular to com- municate, which is, that some repairs of the seats, in the School are absolutely requisite. Strictly speaking I have vacancies only for two boys, tho' in regard to the number actually attending there are three. — One boy was brought for admission, but ineligible till after the Xmas holydays, because he was under eight years of age, had never been at any School, and knew nothing more than the letters of the Alphabet. — If Boys of this description are ad- mitted the respectability and Utility of the Institution will in a great measure be frustrated, as the attention requisite to finish the education of some boys must be taken up in a considerable degree in the initiating of others, whose opportunities are more and whose time is less precious. — I am. Dear Sir, To/ Your's respectfully Mr. Aldn. Ashwell. Robt. Wood. 3573 fo. 38-39. 1 814. Thursday, 17 March Improvement in Greyfriar Gate [The Annual Committee report] That your Committee have directed the Town Clerk to write to Lord Carrington and Mr. Samuel Smith enclosing to Lord Carrington a Plan of the Estate in Greyfriars' Gate, and a sketch of the General Principles upon which the projected Improvement is intended to be carried into execution and to request their assistance as Trustees of the Land belonging to Collin's Hospital, in aid thereof. 3573 fo. 48. Poor relief : distribution of coal Ordered . . . that the Mayor be authorized in the name and as the Act of this Corporation to subscribe the sum of twenty two Pounds to be added and applied to the donation of Mr. Saville to be laid out in Coals to be dis- tributed by the Mayor and Aldermen in such manner as they may judge 1 This recommendation was approved. l80 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1814 most useful to the Poor of this Town and that if it should appear that in consequence of the opinion expressed hereupon by the Annual Committee that such subscription is alread}' made by the Mayor that this Hall do ratify and confirm the same and the Chamberlains are hereby specially directed to make good the same. 3573 fo. 50. Relief of the suffering Germans Ordered . . . that the Mayor be authorized in the name and as the Act of this Corporation to subscribe the sum of thirty one pounds and ten shillings for the relief of the suffering Germans and that if such Subscription be already made in consequence of the opinion thereupon expressed by the said Com- mittee that the same be ratified and confirmed by this Corporation now assembled and that the Chamberlains be directed immediately to advance and pay out of the monies in their hands the money so subscribed. 3573 fo. 51. Improvement in Greyfriar Gate Copy of Letter to Lord Carrington ... My Lord I am directed by the Corporation of Nottingham to apply to your Lordship and your brother Mr. Samuel Smith on the subject of a projected Improve- ment in the Street or Road called Greyfriars' Gate leading from Castle Gate to the new Bridge lately made over the Leen to form a more commodious access to Canal Street. In proceeding from Castle Gate to the Leen the whole of the left side of the Land adjoining this Line of Road is the property of Mrs. Gawthorne, of yourselves as Trustees of certain Estates belonging to Collin's Hospital and of the Corporation. — The Land belonging to Mrs. Gawthorne extends but a little way down the left side of the Road beyond the line of the Broad Marsh but then we are given to understand that she has a Lease unexpired of the whole of the Land of which you are Trustees which extends from her own Freehold down the greater part of the Road if we begin to measure from the South end of the Broad Marsh to the Leen. We are likewise informed that Mrs. Gawthorne also claims some other land as her own Freehold Property on the East side of the Land adjoining the Leen belonging to the Corporation. If Mrs. Gawthorne has any Freehold Land in that direction there appears to be some doubt as to the extent and Boundary of it on which account the Corporation would feel obliged by your sending them one of the oldest descriptions of the Abutments and Boundaries of your Trust Estate. — The Corporation are extremely desirous of widening the whole line of Road from the Broad Marsh end to the Leen and for that purpose are ready to sacrifice as much of their land which adjoins the Road as shall make it 40 or 50 feet wide. They hope that your Lordship and Mr. Samuel Smith as Trustees will be ready to do the same. The Road will when improved constitute one of the most important avenues into the heart of the Town. Its centrical situation connected on the one side with the Market Place, on the other with the Wharfs and Canal render it one of the most valuable and improveable situations in the whole Town. There cannot therefore remain a shadow of doubt but that each of those who sacrifice 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 181 land to the widening the Street will receive a full and adequate compensation in the increased value of the remainder of the Land adjoining it and as the Estate of which you are Trustees has more land adjoining the line of the Street it will be most benefitted by the Improvement, in contemplation. The Road is already Indicted by means of which it is contemplated that the Court of Quarter Sessions should levy a Fine upon the two parishes of Saint Peter and Saint Nicholas in which it lies by means of which it will be put into a complete and perfect state of repair. — The Land belonging to the Corporation has been lately let in Burgess Parts which being in the Pos- session of the Burgesses would have been a great and powerful obstacle to that Land being rendered in any way subservient to public accommodation. The Corporation have however taken this Land into their oM^n hands and completely settled with the Burgesses. — They have already as far as their land extends in front of the Road very considerably widened and they are ready still further to increase the width of the Road at the expence of their Estate, nay they are even disposed to make a still greater sacrifice of Land if you should deem it inconsistent with the nature of your Trust to suffer the Land necessary to increase the Breadth of the Road adequate to the public accommodation to be taken from your Trust Estate in full assurance of its receiving a full and complete compensation in the increased value of the remainder. — The Corporation hope to have the honor of speedily re- ceiving your Lordship and Mr. Samuel Smith's sentiments on this subject, and that you will have the goodness to appoint some one here to treat with them on the manner of carrying this Improvement into Execution so as to benefit both Estates. — In the mean time they are considerably in alarm least Mrs. Gawthome's Interest in the Lease should be found a serious impediment to a favorable arrangement of the Business which makes it equally import- ant to yourselves as Trustees of the Hospital and to the Corporation that we should give each other mutually assistance in scrupulously ascertaining the extent of her rights in the Land adjoining the Road in question. — If we are to credit representations which have come to us from a very respectable quarter Mrs. Gawthorne is desirous of surrendering her Interest in the Lease upon receiving an indemnity by the increase of her freehold land next the Broad Marsh for which purpose she was disposed to ask the Corporation to grant to her part of the Town Street adjoining to her land in that direction but I fear that this is a request to which it is impossible for the Body Cor- porate to pay the smallest attention. I enclose your Lordship a Plan of the intended Improvement and beg to have the honor of hearing from your Lordship as soon as convenient on the subject of this letter. — I have the honor to be, Nottingham, My Lord, 12th March 1814. Your Lordship's obld. & very obdt. Servt. The Rt. Honble. Lord Carrington Geo. Coldham Whitehall Town Clerk. London . 3573 fo. 55-57. l82 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1814 Sheriffs' gowns Resolved . . . that it be from henceforth considered as a Standing Order of this Corporation that the Gowns of the Sheriffs of the said Town are to constitute part of the regular Paraphernalia of the Corporation and to be provided at the expence of the Body Corporate, and that in conformity to this Regulation the new Gowns of Ofhce purchased by the present Sheriffs be paid for by the Chamberlains out of the Corporation Purse. 3573 fo. 61. 1814. Wednesday, 20 April Celebration of Peace It was unanimously Resolved : That the Exchange Hall, the Guildhall and the Police Office be illuminated at the expence of this Corporation in such manner as the Mayor and such members of this Corporation as he may think proper to consult on that occasion, shall direct in testimony of the exultation which this Corporation is anxious to express at the great and glorious events which have occurred upon the Continent of Europe and that such Illumination (adequate pre- paration being in the meantime made) do take place on the first Monday next after the signature of the General Preliminaries of Peace between this Country and France shall have been officially announced in the London Gazette. — That the sum of Twenty pounds be paid by the Chamberlains in the name of this Corporation to the Treasurer of the Committee appointed at the late General Town Meeting of Thursday last, as their Subscription to be applied towards the Expences of the display of Fireworks to be exhibited in the Market Place in expression of the public sentiment upon this interesting occasion at such time and in such manner as the said Committee may direct. — That the sum of Fifty pounds be subscribed by the Mayor in the name of this Corporation to be added to the surplus of the Subscription Fund entered into at the late General Town Meeting, and that the same be paid to and applied by the Treasurer of the said surplus Fund for the relief of such Soldiers and Sailors resident in the Town of Nottingham, as shall have been wounded or disabled or the Widows and Orphans of such as shall have perished in the present War in such manner as the Committee appointed at the said General Town Meeting shall direct. — That this Corporation without intending to interfere with the determina- tion of the Committee appointed at the General Town Meeting of Thursday last wish to suggest to them the propriety of postponing the proposed Exhibition of Fireworks in the Market Place until the Tuesday next after the Publication of the Preliminaries of Peace. 3573 fo. 67-68. 1814. Wednesday, 25 May Petition against corn laws ' . . . your Committee also recommend the Hall to present a Petition to the House of Commons against the Bill now in progress through that House for effecting an alteration in the Corn Laws, being passed into a Law and that 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 183 the Draft of Petition now read to your Committee be adopted the Common Seal affixed thereto and sent to Mr. John Smith one of the Representatives for this Town and that he and Lord Rancliffe the other member be written to requesting them to oppose the said Bill. Copy of the Petition above referred to. To the Honorable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled. — The humble Petition of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham in Common Hall assembled. — Humbly Sheweth That the Cheap Supply of Bread Corn, so essential to the comfortable existence of the poor man and the support of the Labouring Mechanic, of which our native country is at present so happily possessed, your Petitioners apprehend is, under the blessing of divine providence, for the most part attributable to the late superabundantly productive harvest and to the recent Cessation of that immense demand for all the necessaries of life which until ver3' lately was constantly and unceasingly occasioned by the terrible and destructive warfare existing upon the Continent of Europe. — That under such circumstances, your Petitioners conceive that the present moderate price of Grain cannot form the rational Groundwork of any Legis- lative Regulations of a permanent Character, they have therefore observed with concern, the progress of a Bill now before your Honorable House the operation of which, they fear, must unavoidably tend to effect a material and durable advance in the price of Bread Corn, and eventually prohibit the Importation thereof into this Kingdom. That from the present state of the Kingdom but more particularly from the present situation of the Manufactory carried on in this Town your Petitioners most anxiously entreat that the wisdom of Parliament will call upon the Advocates of the reported Bill before your Honorable House, to shew the existence of an absolute and imperious necessity for measures which appear to your Petitioners calculated to establish a permanent increase in the price of the Common necessaries of life before they permit a Bill to pass into a Law, which your Petitioners are convinced by advancing the price of provisions must be productive of distress to the labouring poor ; enhance the price of labour, and excite a General Spirit of dissatisfaction by occasion- ing a common sense of suffering. Your Petitioners therefore most humbly pray that your Honorable House will be pleased to take this their Petition into your most serious considera- tion, and that the Bill in question may not pass into a Law, and your Peti- tioners as in duty bound will ever pray. 3573 fo. 74-76. Celebration of King's birthday Resolved that this Common Hall do authorize and direct the Mayor to cause the approaching birth day of the King to be celebrated in the usual manner at the expence of this Corporation at the Exchange Hall but this Corporation having reason to know that considerable Irregularities have pre- vailed in consequence of the late hour to which the stay of the Company at the Exchange Hall has been prolonged after the departure of the Mayor 184 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1814 which has occasioned an unnecessary and extravagant addition to the expenditure of the day Do now with the Privity and concurrence of the Maj^or order and determine that for the future it be a standing regulation for the Government of the present and every future Mayor in the ordering and con- ducting the manner of such Celebration of His Majesty's Birth Day, that the Mayor do leave the Chair at 10 ©'Clock precisely and that from thenceforth no more liquor be brought into the Room. 3573 fo. 80. Sash windows for the Exchange Hall Ordered that the Town Clerk be directed to publish an Advertizement in the next Nottingham Journal and Review that proposals will be received by Mr. Staveley for furnishing the Exchange Hall with new Sash Windows by Contract. 3573 fo. 80. 1814. Wednesday, 29 June [Petitions to Parliament against a revival of the slave trade.] 3573 fo. 83-86. 1 814. Thursday, 21 July Writing master at the Free School Ordered . . . that John Peck Hemm be appointed Writing master of the Freeschool of the Town of Nottingham he being expected to execute the whole duty heretofore performed by both the writing masters lately officia- ting therein upon such terms as may be arranged with him. 3573 fo. 95. Exchange Hall and Buildings Resolved . . . that the whole of the Plans prepared by Mr. Staveley for the Improvement of the Exchange Hall and the Buildings thereto attached and belonging by new Fronting the Exchange by the filling up of the present Piazza on the Western side thereof, for the Improvement of the Dark Shambles and providing an entirely new Road or manner of access to the Rooms over the same and to the present news Room, be adopted b\' this Hall with such alterations thereof. Improvements therein and additions thereto as may upon further consideration appear requisite and expedient to the Committee hereafter appointed for carrying the same into immediate execution. 3573 fo. 95-96. Lancasierian school : application for piece of land Mr. Thomas Wakefield now appears in open Hall in order to apply to this Corporation on behalf of the Lancastrian Schools for a piece of Land in Greyfriars Gate belonging to the Bridge Estate which the Trustees and Managers of that Institution thro' Mr. Wakefield, request may be granted to them on Lease at a small rent for the purpose of enabling them to erect a School room thereupon. Resolved that Mr. Staveley be requested to survey the Land in question and to report to the next Hall his estimate of the quantity, situation and value thereof, in order to the Corporation finally 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 185 determining upon the propriet}- of granting or refusing Mr. Wakefield's application at the next or some subsequent Hall. 3573 fo. 97. 1814. Monday, 11 August 1 Lancasterian school : application for piece of land Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Wilson duly seconded that the Committee appointed by this Corporation for superintending the Improve- ments carrying on at the Exchange be appointed and requested to consider whether any and what situation can be found upon the Estate belonging to this Corporation which can be appropriated for the purpose of a Lancastrian or National School and to arrange and agree in the name and on the behalf of this Corporation with the Trustees of that Institution the Terms upon which the Corporation would agree to let the same to such Trustees for that purpose . 3573 fo. 109. Proposal to use Exchange Hall as Assembly Rooms . . . Resolved . . . That having taken into consideration, and given thereto the full attention which the high respectability of the application demanded propositions to this Corporation communicated to the Major by the Right Honorable Lord Newark, John Wright Esquire and John Storey Esquire, (deputed from a Meeting of the Gentlemen of the County) for adapting the intended New Rooms at the Exchange Hall to the purposes of Assembl}'' Rooms (in lieu of the Assembly Rooms on the Low Pavement) as well as to the purposes of the Corporation, This HaU declines entering into the proposed measure deeming it incompatible with the general purposes and arrangements designed by the Corporation. 3573 fo. no. 1 814. Friday, 9 September Lancasterian school : land on Derby Road Your Committee Report That application has been made to Mr. Stocks to surrender to the Cor- poration about two hundred and sixty six square yards of the Land which he has on lease next the Derby Road, which is not yet built upon, and which your Committee are of opinion would be a desirable and eligible situation on which to erect the Lancasterian School about which application has been made to the Hall, that Mr. Stocks has appeared before your Committee and agreed to make such surrender upon Condition that thereout a Passage of the width of four feet at the West end of his Tenements next the Derby Road built upon other part of the Land on lease to him be reserved to him to the Well and Privies upon part of the said Land so on lease to him and on a proportionate reduction being made from the rent reserved in the Lease and at present paid by him and that he is willing to execute such deed or other Instrument as the Town Clerk shall deem requisite to surrender the Land in question, whereupon your Committee recommend it to the Hall to reduce 1 August nth fell on Thursday in 1814. i86 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1814 the said rent to /^11 per annum for the remainder of Mr. Stocks 's land after the surrender of the Land proposed to be given up^. 3573 fo. 118. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1813-4 1814. August 5 Corporation. Nottingham . . . Received of Messrs. Allen and Soars — Chamberlains, the Sum of One Pound Six Shillings being on Acct. of a Bill for Auctioning Old Timber Forms and Tables &c at the Exchange 2 by Payment of E Staveley £160 Witness Jno. Jephson J Canner. 1835, I. 178, i. Chamberlains of Nottm. Drs. 1 81 2 To B Sands October 31 Sands i day fixing boundry [mark] near Bridgford . . Robinson i day do. do. Oak Post 3/. 721b of brags 3d 6 Stafs for Mickleton Jury is/2d November 21 23 Boxes for receipts & accts 5/6 One larger Do. with partitions'^ £ s. d. 3 4 3 7 6 12 £7 16 3 1835, I, 251, i. The Corperation ... to John Rainbow Town Cryer 1 814 [Extract] January 13 Crying to Discharge Persons from Sliding in the Streets . . . . . . . . . . 26 1835, I, 253, ii. The Corperation ... to John Rainbow Town Cryer 1 814 [Extract] s d July 27 Discharge Persons from Playing at Long Bulletts * in the Meadow . . . . . . 10 1835, I, 305, i- 1 Resolved accordingly. 2 Extensive alterations were carried out at the Exchange during this and the follow- ing years {see Blackner, 410-1). 3 The two last items have been struck out, and the total altered to 17s. gd.; paid 9 April, 1814. * Long bullets = long bowls, "a game much used in Angus, in which heavy leaden bullets are thrown from the hand". (Oxford dictionary.) 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 187 1814. June 20 . . . Received of Messrs. Allen and Soars Chamberlains, the Sum of Thirty Pounds being on acct of Transparencies for the Illumination of the Exchange &c. . . 1 /30 Rd. Bonington. 1835, IV, 10, ii. 1814. May 28 Birmingham . . . Edward Staveley Esquire For the Corporation of Nottingham Bot. of Thomason & Jones 24 Dozen of Coloured Illumination Lamps Wired and with Tin burners @, i/-^ .. 14 8 o Craie 060 £m 14 o 1835, IV, II, i. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1813-4 . . . The Treasurer Dr. To George Coldham 1813 [Extract] ' £ S D November 29 Writing by Order of the Mayor two letters to the Roast beef Committee, upon the appointment of Constables to attend and preserve order ^ . . . . . . . . 10 - 6079 • 2, i. The Treasurer ... To the Proprietors of the Nottm Gazette 1 813 [Extract] December 24 [To Advertising] Meeting for Chamber of Commerce * . . . . . . . . 9 ~ 6080 : 12, i. The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham . . . 1 81 4 [Extracts] / S D April 5 Writing, by order of the Mayor, a letter to Mr. Beckett, of the Secretary of State's ofhce, respecting some frames destroyed at Kimberley . . . . . . • • 6 8 II Attending advising Magistrates upon a dis- position manifested by some persons to promote a public Illumination without the general concurrence ; when I was 1 He was paid a further ;/;28 on 30 August. 2 The sum of £159 10 5 was spent on illuminations to celebrate the peace with France. This bill has an engraved heading. 3 Cf. p. 189. 4 Appears also in C. Sutton's bill (6081: 13, i). l88 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l8l4 directed to prepare a short address to the pubHc . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 April 12 Several frames having been broken in South street, Coal-pit lane, attending the Mayor and directing Mr. Birch to summon the witnesses of this transaction to be examined at the Police office . . . . 6 8 28 Attending John Rainbow and others, making the enquiries suggested in a letter from the Secretary of State's office, relative to the General Association of F.w.k s . . 6 8 30 On receiving a letter from the office of the Solicitors of the Mint, respecting the admission of Sarah Thompson into the Philanthropic School, ^ attending upon Mr. Alderman Swann, and by his direc- tion, at Saint John's Prison, to give orders for her being properly clothed . . 6 8 May 5 In consequence of information by an anony- mous letter dropped into the Police office, attending upon Captain Vernon to learn what military force could be spared to aid the Civil Power at Mansfield . . 6 8 June 6 A . . . notice not to molest Quakers, on account of not illuminating, fair copy for posting bill, and attending printer . . ^3 4 6081 : ^. HIGH CONSTABLE'S VOUCHERS: 1813-4 1813. October 7 Nottingham . . . £5 " o " o Received of Mr. Richard Birch the Sum of five pounds, being the Amount allowed by the Magistrates for a Quarterly dinner ^ at the Michaelmas Sessions, held at the Royal Children. Josiah Burrows Foreman 6172 : 9. 1 A society founded in 1788 to rescue children of vicious parents from bad surround- ings. Still exists as the Philanthropic Society for the reformation of juvenile offenders, and has a school for boys at Redhill, Surrey. See also pf^. i8q-i()o. 2 To the constables. 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 189 1813. November 3 Nottingham . . . By Order Mr Edwd Swann Mayor, and Aldn Wilson To the Releafe to John Michelson his Wife ill of a fever & 5 Children at Hemstocks £ s d Lodgin house at 3/- pr Day 11 Days . . i 13 o Novr 14 To Carridge . . . . . . . . 050 Jno Shackleton. £1 18 o 6172 : 63. . . . Deer 24 1813 Settled the above 1813. November 29 The Treasurer of . . . Nottm . . . Pay to S Kilbourn and fourteen other Constables the Sum of Eight shillings for thear Attendance at the Bullock Roasting 1 on the Day and Night of the 29th November and the Same Shall be Allowed in your accounts £600 E Swann Aid. 6172 : 80, i. 1 81 4. January 14 To taking care of Anne Lees of Gamston on the above and suceeding day, when she was injured by a fall on the top bridge over the canal, including application to the injured parts, three meals and one nights' lodging according to the order of Mr Alderman Swann ... .. .. .. 040 To assistance afforded by Edward Claypool, and his going to Gamston on the occasion .. .. .. .• •• 010 050 E Swann D[eputy] Mayor John Blackner.2 6173: 25. 1814. May 2 . . . House of Correction . . . Mr. Birch Sir/ £ s d Please to pay the bearer Mr. Thomas Barwick the sum of 4 . . 5 . . 2 for expenses incurred at Nottingham House of Correction (the Bill as under- neath) & the same shall be allowed 3^ou in your accounts. To the Clothing of Sarah Thompson as under: » £ s d I Pair of Long Stays 6s/o 2 Skirts 5s/ Two Shifts 5s/3d o 16 9 1 Part of the celebrations (continued on 30 November) of the alhed victories over Napoleon's forces in Spain, Germany and Holland. Cf. p. 187. 2 Presumably the Nottingham historian, who at this time kept the Rancliffe Arms in Turncalf Alley (later Sussex Street). The bridge is also called "the High Bridge". 3 See also p. 188. igO RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1814 Two Handkerchiefs is/9 Two pair of Shoes 7s/6d Two flannel Petticoats 35/0 . . o 12 3 Two pair of black stockings 4s/ One Frock 5s/ One Gown 5s/6 . . . . . . £0 14 6 One Bonnet 4s/ Two Night Caps 2s/ Two checked Aprons 3S/4 Ribbon is/ . . o 10 4 Coach Fare to London i8s/ Read[y] Money los/ . . Fees 3/4 E Swann Dep Mayor. I 8 0 0 3 4 £4 5 2 6174 : 15, i. 1814. May 3 Philanthropic Society . . . I do hereby certify that Sarah Thompson was this day received into this institution at the Hands of Thomas Turner Guard of the True Briton Coach A Collier Superintendt. Mr Birch Pay the Bearer seven shillings for expence as above E Swann. 6174: 17. 1814. May 14 Mr Richd Birch High Constable Nottm . . . Pay to Samuel Kilbourn one of the Constables of the Saide Town the Sum of Eight Shillings and Six pence for refreshment for Six Men Sitting up all Night to keep waken a poor woman that ad taken lodlum [laudanum] on Tuesday Last in York Street . . . s d John Allen Maj^or. 8 6 6174: 31. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1 813-4 1813. August ii A Nuisance in Back Lane We the undersign'd inhabitants of Back Lane in the Parish of St Mary, have to complain of a serious nuisance, which has existed for a considerable time, and which we beg the Magestrates will interfere in, in Order that it may be rcmov'd — It is of the following nature, persons by the name of Toone & Dutton has places in the Rock, wherein they kill horses and depo.sit the flesh, till it becomes quiet putrid, and is extremely offencive or should not complain of it, so much so, that it is with difficulty sometimes we can eat our meals, and even cattle that come past become enrag'd with the 1 Filed among records of Epiphany sessions, 18 14. 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I9I extreme stench, and in consequence are frequently ungovernable, to the risque of children and others that are in the Lane, added to this they shut up dogs in the places which are howling for a continuance. John Hutchinson Gervis Shipstone James Stapleton Lucy Barnes Samuel Brown Joseph Simpson John Robertson Jno Bramman M M Whitlock Sarah Lindsey Thos Parnham John Stubbins Saml. Mart Thos. Turner Mark Shaw Thos Gretton Christr Gamble. 237: 85- PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 181 3-4 1814. April 14 Extract from schedule oj summonses for nonpayment of poor rate in St. Nicholas's parish Wm. Dean X In a yd. opposite the Play House ^ . . . . i 11 6 6590, i. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1813-4 I 814. February 20 Charities Memorial of Samuel Smith, trustee, of the real and personal estate of Abel Collin's Hospital : a statement of the property and of the aims of the charity ; registered with the Clerk of the Peace of the Town of Nottingham, pursuant to the Act of 52 George HI, cap. 102. 3963- Similar memorials of Labrav's Hospital and Luke Jackson's charity. 3964-5- I 814. February 28 Recovery of mortgaged property Reconveyance by Henry Hollins, gentleman, to the Mayor and burgesses, for ;^i5oo, of a messuage, wharf, etc., near Trent Bridge, 2 messuages on Smithy Row% St. George's Close, 3 other closes near Trent Bridge, the Bull Piece in the Meadows, the Pinder's Fee, and i acre of land in the Ryehills, which were mortgaged to him 12 March, 1805 ; accompanied by the lease and Hollins 's receipt for /1500, dated 17 March, 1814. 4055. a-c. 1 Possibly the "Riding School at the top of Castle-gate, built by the Yeomanry Cavalry, in the year 1779; — this place is frequently appropriated to equestrian and other exhibitions" (History of Nottingham, Dunn, 1807). 192 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1814 1 814. March i Corporation mortgage Attested copy of mortgage by the Mayor and burgesses to John Dams of Burton Joyce, farmer, for ;£i500, of a new erected messuage and a wharf, etc., near Trent Bridge, St. George's Close, and 2 closes near Trent Bridge let to John Cooper and Mary Benton respectively. 4062. 1814. July 21 Mortgage of Exchange frontage Fair copy of draft mortgage by the Mayor and burgesses to Thomas Evison, gentleman, for £1500, of a messuage at the east end of the Market Place occupied by Elizabeth Homer, the Punch Bowl and Feathers on the south side of it, and two other messuages adjoining the last, "all which said Messuages . . . form the frontage of the Exchange" ; with all the land covered by part of the said houses, "lying in the front and extending the whole length of the said Exchange and being of the breadth of seven feet or thereabouts". 4057- 1814. August 30 Corporation mortgage Attested copy of mortgage by the Mayor and burgesses to John Bullivant of Oakham, co. Rutland, gentleman, for £1200, of the Dolphin, near Chapel Bar, a messuage on Smithy Row let to George Sharpe, grocer, a close near Trent Bridge let to Joseph Armitage, the Bull Piece, the Finder's Fee, and I acre of land in the Ryehills belonging to it. 4056. 1814. September 28 Shoe Booths Articles of agreement (and counterpart) by John Ashwell and Edward Staveley to purchase from Joseph Machin, for £500, a tenement in the Shoe Booths near the Exchange Hall ; with a list of title deeds to the premises, and undated "Extracts from Mr. Machin 's Title Deeds". 4079 a, xii-xv. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1814-5 1814. Thursday, 13 October Sheep pens William Wright has appeared before your Committee and stated that in consequence of the severe Storm in last Winter he suffered very much in managing the Sheep Pens and has expended a considerable sum in the repairs thereof, and he prays that he may be excused paying one half year's rent amounting to Four pounds and your Committee having considered this application recommend the Hall to grant the Allowance prayed. {Resolved accordingly.'] 3574 fo. 14-15. 1814] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM IQ3 1814. Friday, 23 December Application to erect weighing machine Ordered . . . that the Mayor Mr. Alderman Swann, Mr. Alderman Morley and Mr. Staveley be a Committee to take into consideration on behalf of this Hall the application, made to them on the part of John Holbrook for leave to set up and erect upon the Waste belonging to the Manor of Nottingham near the Sir John Warren Public house at the top of the Derby Road a weighing Machine and that they be empowered on the part of this Corpora- tion either to refuse to permit him to erect such Machine or to arrange with him the place where and the terms upon which he may be allowed to have such permission. 3574 fo. 28. House built on Mapperley Plains without permission Ordered on the motion of Mr. Thomas Wylde dul\- seconded by Mr. Collishaw that the Town Clerk be directed in the name of this Corporation forthwith to give Notice to Mr. Joseph Oakland to pull down the house which he has illegally and without the consent of this Corporation as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham erected upon Mapperley Plains ; or that he will be compelled so to do by this Corporation in such manner as may be advised and judged most expedient for that purpose. 3574 fo- 37- Gratitude to the Corporation The Mayor now produces and directs to be read in open Hall a letter from the several persons to whom the newly erected Almshouses have been allotted by this Corporation . . . Nottingham, Novr. 27th. 1814 . . . Honnorred Gentelmen, We the under seined do from every sence of Gratetitud and the strongist Oblegation to you our Benefactors ond friends, ]\Iost heartellv ond sincearh- Indiveduully and Unitedly send our greatfull thanks to you ; — for your distinguished foviours so Reacently Bestow'd upon us ; in Placing us in these altogether Conveaient and Ver^' Comfortable Houses, — At our time of Life ; at the Latter end of our days, An Acceptable, Sutoble, Comfortoble, Place of Refuge, in the decline of life : — for such a Temporall Good So Great A foviour and Blessing We hove No other Returns that we con make to you ; But most heortelly and sincearh^ furvently and Constantly to pray to Almighty God for you that he may prosper the Works of your bonds Indivedually and as A Corporate Body may he Long Preserve you as the friends of the Aged and Poor of the Town of Nottingham. — Gentelmen we are youres in the Strongest Bonds of Oblegation and duty. — {Here follow 22 signatures, and an order of the Corporation to send each of the 22 a ton of coal.] 3574 fo. 37-38. 194 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l^^D 1815. Friday, 17 February Exchange of land with parish of St. Nicholas Ordered . . . that the Corporation are ready and willing to exchange with the . . . Parish of Saint Nicholas all their Right and Interest in the Land and Buildings thereupon, adjoining the present Workhouse of the Parish of Saint Nicholas in Park Row which was heretofore under Lease to John Gadsby which they understand hath been purchased by the said Parish of Saint Nicholas for the right and Interest of the said Parish of Saint Nicholas in the Old Workhouse belonging thereto, the Land and Buildings thereupon and thereto adjoining and the Lease thereof granted by the Corporation to the said parish of Saint Nicholas provided the propertys which may be thus respectively agreed to be exchanged be taken and considered for the purpose of the said exchange to be of the same relative value and that no sum of money be demanded or required to be paid or given by either of the said parties thereto the said Mayor and Burgesses or the said Parish of Saint Nicholas as the consideration for their agreeing to make such exchange. 3574 fo. 42-43. 1 81 5. Thursday, 10 August Appointment of Field Reeves To the Mayor and Burgesses of Nottingham in Common Hall assembled. Gentlemen At a Common Hall held on the 14th October last past, I was directed by an Order of Hall then passed to enquire into and report to the next or some subsequent Hall my opinion whether it would be in the power of the Corpora- tion to appoint a Field Reeve or Field Reeves of the Manor of Nottingham and how far it may be expedient for the Mayor and Burgesses to make such an appointment, and what additional power over the Fields and Meadows within the Manor the public would thereby acquire. In obedience to this Order of Hall I have been at considerable trouble to search into the power of the Corporation to appoint Field Reeves within the Manor of Nottingham and to consider whether any good effect could be derived from their appointment. — A Reeve or Bailiff is an Officer incident to every Manor and a Field Reeve or Field Bailiff is a Bailiff whose duty is confined to the circumstances con- nected with the Fields, and I am of opinion that the appointment of any such Officer could by no possibility vest or create any new power in the Lords of the Manor, their Steward or his Bailiffs if the power of appointing such could be clearly made out. The power of the Lords or their Steward, both as it respects this appoint- ment and the duty to be performed by the officer appointed must depend upon the customs of the Manor, now, if there were no Steward or Bailiff the appointment of a Steward and Bailiff would be a power necessarily incident to the Lord of a Manor because there would be duties incumbent upon the Lord to perform which could not be performed but by the aid of such judicial and ministerial Officers, But if there was a custom prevalent as to the number of Bailiffs, and the manner of their appointment within the Manor, I ap- prehend such custom would be binding upon the Lord. l8l5] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I95 I apprehend there is a custom within the Manor of Nottingliani to apponit two Bailiffs of the Manor, generally who have always been the Mayor's Serjeants and I therefore apprehend that no Officers can now be legally appointed either by the Lords or their Steward with an exclusive Juris- diction over the Fields, but the power of the Corporation as Lords of the Manor over the Fields must depend upon the ancient rights priviledges and customs prevalent within the Manor with respect to the Fields. The customs relating to the Fields and the rights founded upon them may at all times be enforced by the Leet Jury, by virtue of their Presentments, and such Presentments may be carried into execution by the Bailiffs of the Manor under the authority of the Steward, and whatever any Officer ap- pointed specially as to the Fields could do that the present Bailiffs of the Manor would be equally authorized to executed. I am, Gentlemen, Nottingham Your obdt. Servt. 30th May 1815. Geo : Coldham Town Clerk. 3574 fo. 70-72. Waterspouts on hotises, etc. Ordered . . . that the Town Clerk be directed to insert in the Nottingham Newspapers an Advertizement similar to what was heretofore published on this subject, calling upon persons committing Nusances by the projection of their Water Spouts from the Roofs of their Houses or other Premises upon the Footways in this Town to abate such Nusances by conducting such Spouts down the Walls of their respective Houses or Premises on or before the first day of October next and in default thereof the Town Clerk is hereby further directed and required to adopt legal measures to compel the abate- ment of such Nusances. 1 3574 fo- 75-7^'^- 1815. Tuesday, 26 September [Henry Enfield was elected Town Clerk, George Coldham having been accidentally killed at Brighton on 18 September.'] 3574 fo. 86-87. Corporation archives Ordered that the Records and Archives of this Corporation be removed from the respective places where they are at present deposited, to the Strong room now building at the Exchange as soon as the same shall be declared by Mr. Staveley to be in a fit state for their reception and that Mr. Alderman Morley, Mr. Edward Staveley and the Town Clerk be a Committee to super- intend and direct the same And it is further Ordered that an accurate account of all such Records and Archives be taken by the said Committee and delivered to the next or some subsequent Hall, in order for insertion amongst the proceedings of this Corporation. 3574 fo- 93- 1 This order was repeated 14 December (3575 fo. 25). 196 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1815 Strong room keys Ordered that the Keys of the Strong Room now building at the Exchange which are to be six in number, shall be kept by the following members of this Corporation, namely. The Mayor for the time being, the Senior Chamber- lain for the time being, the two Junior Aldermen for the time being & the two Junior Senior Councilmen for the time being. 3574 fo. 93-94. Death of Town Clerk Resolved Unanimously : That this Hall record upon the Proceedings of the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Nottingham the sincere lamentation of every member of their body at the late sudden death of their much valued Town Clerk Mr. George Coldham ; and in just tribute to his memory, publicly express their high sense of the probity, ability and signal advantage to this Corpora- tion with which for the last twenty four years he has executed the several functions of his Office, and their warmest commendation of his meritorious exertions in the preservation of the peace of this populous Town during the late threatening period. That a Copv of the Portrait of Mr. Coldham by Mr. Artaud be requested from Mr. Coldham's Brother and be placed in the Council room of this Corporation, and that a Tablet to his memory be erected in the Church of Saint Mary in this Town, . . . That this Hall request its members to attend the ensuing quarter Sessions and all Common Halls for the next three months in Mourning as a Tribute of respect to the Memory of Mr. Coldham. 3574 fo. 95-96. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1814-5 1 814. December 26 . . . Received of Messrs. Hopper & Wakefield Chamberlains, the Sum of four shillings being on acct of Coals &c used in making fires to dry the Alms houses 1 . . . £0 4 o William Wheatley for John Cullen's Wo. [widow]. 1836, HI, 7, iii. 1815. March 24 . . . Received of Messrs. Hopper & Wakefield Chamberlains, the Sum of Two Guineas being 2 weeks wages agreed to be paid me on acct. of a hurt received at the Exchange 2 . . . £2 2 - Saml. Boole. 1836. I, 228. 1 The Lambley almshouses, just built near the top of the north side of Derby Road. They were removed to Woodborough Road in 1897. 2 During rebuilding. These payments were made fortnightly until 28th October, after which he received los 6d on 11 November, and £1 is on 13 April, 1816, the last receipt being signed for him by Eleanor Boole. 3 6 10 8 i7 6 8 836, I, 241, i. 1815] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM I97 1815. April 22 The Chamberlains ... To John & Rd. Bould. Well in front of the Exchange 14 Yards Running Well sinking 5/- . . . . . . 3 10 - 13^ do. Cube Rock cutting from the Old to the New Well to form a Communication 5/- Extra for Water Meas[ure]d. April 22d. 1815.1 COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS : 1814-5 The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham . . . 1 814 [Extract] ;f S D December 22 Making out for the Mayor an Alphabetical list of persons supposed to be concerned in, or connected with Luddism, with remarks and references for the use of Magistrates i 10 0 6083 : 3. Treasurer . . . Bought of John Ashwell, Ironmonger and iron & brass founder. Dealer in Bar, SheetTron & Steel. Clover Seeds S:c.- 1 8 14 [Extracts] £ s d November 11 6 Brass Mounted Police Swords \ ^ ,(- 00- 6 Leather Belts for do. J ^^' " ^ ^ 12 12 - 6 Dbl. Barrel Iron Saddle Pistols ^ Dbl Bolted, Engraved town I 42/. arms of Nottm. and Police J 6083 : 28, i. . . . The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham . . . 1815 [Extracts] £ S D January 27 Sundry attendances, from the loth. instant to this day, upon the County Magis- trates, the Constables, and the Mihtary ; the Constables being paid by the County Magistrates, but placed under my direc- tion in consequence of a threatened attempt upon both prisons, . . . . 3 3" 1 In a later account 5s was paid for filling in the old well. 2 Printed heading, with a small engraving by J. Carr. 198 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1815 February 4 Writing by direction of the Mayor, a letter to the Sohcitors of the Bank of England with some intelligence of a System of Forgery of Bank notes at Leeds , . . The Treasurer ... to Thos. Cooper Dtr. 1815 [Extract] February 20 to Brass Labels engravd for Leather pipes ^ to prevent Mistakes in the night 6 6084: 6084 : 15, i. 1813 The Treasurer of the Town Rate to Sam Stretton [Extracts] Street, Courts, Yards &c Naming 2 — Military Store Place . . Baloon Yard . . 2 Places 1814 Pheasant Court Tomlins D[itto] Milner's Yard . . Castle Street . . Dennis Street . . Mutton Yard . . Lissant Row . . James's Yard . . Pite Yard Tree Yard 1/5 Angle Do. i Beaver Street . Poplar Square Burchill Row . Lyndock Row Day kin's Yard Various Flood Jan. 1814 70 Places Painting White Treasurer /9 2/ Caunts Yard marks upon the 6d. Arch Bridge 6084 3 0 2 0 2 0 3 10 II 10 9 8 8 8 5 3 2 I 9 2 2 2 0 2 0 3 8 6 0 15 0 39 i. I8I5 March 29 Bought of John Ashwell . . . [Extract] 24 Cast Iron bed steads same as Southwell Compleat — @ £4 " los " od ea for House Correction . . 108 - - 6084 : 50, i. 1 Fire engine hose-pipes. 2 The other names in this account occur either in Blackner's list or in the Nottingham directory for 1815. Balloon Yard is not identical with Balloon Court, as both are given here. i8I5j records of the borough of NOTTINGHAM I99 1815. April 26 Valuation of Property at the Town's Gaol Nottingham on Wednesday April 26th 1815, by W. Blackwell Men Felons Day Room Large hand bell, iron digester ^, iron fender, fire shovel, frying pan, round table ; Women Felons Day Room, — Round table, Kitchen Fender, tongs poker, fire shovel, iron horse, 4 wood chairs, wash tub & Stool ; Large Cells — No I Straw bed, flock bolster & bolster case, bed rug & 2 Blankets. No 2. Bed cover & 2 blankets, 2 Straw beds, bolster & case ; No 3 Bed Cover & 2 Blankets, 2 Straw beds, bolster & case ; Small Cells — No I. Straw bed, bolster & case ; No 2. Straw bed, flock bolster & case ; No 3. Straw bed and bolster case ; No 4 Straw bed, straw bolster & case ; No 5, Straw bed bolster & case, 5 bolster cases, 2 blankets, 6 pr hand-cuffs, 5 leg Irons & chairs. 2 s d Amt of Valuation £19 13 o 13 o 20 6085 : 10, i. . . . The Treasurer Dr. To George Coldham . . . 181 5 [Extracts] £ S D April 20 Attending meeting of Magistrates at the Police office, consulting on measures to be adopted for preserving the peace, on occasion of a meeting of the populace upon Burton leys, and some symptoms of a disposition to riot, and writing letter to the Commanding Officer at the Barracks, and to Major Fawcitt, . . i i o 23 Attending the Magistrates at the Police office the whole evening, consulting on the proper measures to prevent a meeting invited to assemble on the forest for the avowed purpose of resisting the laws, . . 13 4 24 Attending upon the Mayor, and upon Mr. Ichabod Wright, upon Mr. Evans, upon Mr. Smith Wright, at the Police office, and on the Forest the whole day, . . 220 ^ Stock-pot. ' Possibly meant for chains, but clearly written chairs. 200 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1815 May 13 On the receipt of a letter from Mr. Beckett, attending the Mayor and the Secret Committee ^ thereupon, . . . . . . 6 8 29 Long Alphabetical List (for Magistrates) of names suspected of Luddism . . . . 50 June 24 Attending the Mayor upon some important Police business of a nature requiring secrecy, 6 8 6085 27. i S D . . . The Treasurer, Dr. To George Coldham . , 1 81 5 [Extract] September 14 Drawing Advertisement recommending Associations of Inhabitants for forming nightly watches ; 2 fair copies and attending both Printers, . . . . 100 6086 : 3, i. 1 81 5. November 6 Dear Sr I shall feel obliged if you will fix on a person & an early day (say this week if practicable) to value the Ofhce furniture belonging to our departed friend. 2 I think on a little consideration of the subject you will abandon the Idea of selecting & rejecting. — It can only be necessary to remind you they will be valued at a depreciated value that during the course of the depreciation you have participated in the value of their services sans partaking in the loss thereby sustained. — I suppose you still wish to have a Quarter of the Pipe of Port if so your bottles must be read}- this week I shall be obliged by your reply — I am Dr sr Yours &c — Wrt Coldham Nottm. . . . [Addressed to] Heny Enfield Esqr. 6086 ; 3, ii. HIGH CONSTABLE'S VOUCHERS : 1814-5 1814. November 20 The Treasurer ... To Henry Cox To Turning three Seals To Engraving Town Arms to Do £ s d 0 9 0 0 9 0 £0 18 0 6176 22. 1 An association of master hosiers, of which the Town Clerk was secretary. 2 George Coldham, Town Clerk, brother of the writer of this letter. See p. 195. l8l5] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 201 QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1814-5 1 81 5. April 20 Passes for vagrants A printed communication addressed "To the Lords Lieutenants and Magistracy of the several Counties Cities Boroughs &c of England and Wales"— relating to the impositions practiced by Persons generally de- nominated Vagrants travelling the Country with permit Passes which has been transmitted to the Mayor from the City of Gloucester is now by him submitted to this Court and the same being now taken into consideration It appears to this Court that if regulations similar to those therein recom- mended were generally adopted throughout the Kingdom great public good would result therefrom and much evil misery and crime would be prevented This Court doth therefore thereupon Order as follows vizt : ist That the said Written communication be filed amongst the pro- ceedings of this Sessions. 2. That all applications hereafter made for permit passes to be be granted in in [sic] this Town shaU be made to Richard Birch the present High Constable and superintendent of Vagrants for the said Town or to such other person or persons as shall from time to time be appointed by the Magistrates of the said Town Superintendent of Vagrants ; and that such passes shaU be granted to those Persons only who shall upon application for the same produce a Certificate in writing from the Minister Churchwardens Over- seers of the poor or two respectable householders of the parish in which the Applicant shall be resident stating for what time previous such applicant has been resident there and that he or she has been well conducted and has supported himself or herself by honest industry up to the time of the com- mencement of the ill health infirmity or other misfortune causing such application for a Pass. 3. That the superintendent of \^agrants shall most minuteh' examine the persons of all Applicants to whom permit passes shall be granted and also of all Vagrants that shall have been convicted before any Magistrate as a Rogue and Vagabond or as an incorrigible Rogue and passed to their Settlements by a Vagrant Pass and shall enter a particular description of their persons in a Register with an alphabetical Index thereto to be by him kept for that purpose and every permit Pass and Vagrant Pass shall be numbered and the like number entered against the entry in the Register beginning with number one and so continuing the same in regular numerical order and in such Register he shall enter the amount of relief granted to every person to whom permit Passes shall be granted and what he shall pay to the Constable executing such Vagrant pass as aforesaid — 4. That the Arms of the said Town of Nottingham shall be printed at the head of every pass so granted and sealed with a corresponding Seal and shall also be countersigned by the Superintendent with the number in the Register and in the body of every Pass shall be specified the names of the Principal Towns and Villages through which the Party to whom the Pass is granted is to proceed to his or her destination. 358 fo. 88-89. 202 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1815 1815. July 13 Prisoners' earnings A Statement of the Nett Profit Arising from the earnings of the Several Prisoners Employed from the 5th Day of April to the 12th of July 1815 ^ By Prisoners Com[mitte]d to Hard Labour By Prisoners Not 1 Committd to Hard Labour Nett amount Town Rates Governors Prisoners of Earnings Share Share Share £ s d £ s d £ s d £ s d 25 II 7 862 8 6 6 8 7 3 10 8 81 2 2 5| 2 12 7| 5 3 5 £3(> 0 3i 10 8 7| 10 19 i^ 13 10 8 243 : 183. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1814-5 1815. March i Annuity for widow of murdered man [Attested copy of a bond of the Mayor and burgesses to Thomas Smith, hosier, and Sarah Kilby of Basford, widow, in £500, for the payment of an annuity of £25 to Sarah Kilby. The preamble reads ;] Whereas William Kilby late of the Parish of Basford . . . Frameworkknitter the Husband of the said Sarah Kilby Widow was on the night of Friday the fourteenth Day of October last past killed by a Pistol shot by one of a number of armed Persons engaged in an attack upon the House of Thomas Garton of the said Parish of Basford Frameworkknitter a near Neighbour of the said William Kilby with a view to murder the said Thomas Garton without any previous provo- cation having been given to the Persons engaged in this most horrible Outrage on the part of the said William Kilby — And whereas by the death of the said William Kilby the said Sarah Kilby who is in a very precarious and infirm state of health being totally unequal to the labour necessary to her own support a subscription was set on foot amongst the Noblemen Gentlemen and Manufacturers of the County of Nottingham and of the Town of Nottingham by which a fund of Two Hundred and fifty Pounds was raised by public Contribution and placed in the Hands of the said Thomas Smith in order to be laid out in the most advantageous manner in securing to the said Sarah Kilby a competent provision for her maintenance during her life And whereas the said Thomas Smith hath . . . contracted . . . with the above bounden Mayor and Burgesses for the purchase of an Annuity ... of twenty five pounds ... at and for the price of the said sum of two hundred and fifty Pounds [etc.]. 4053- 1 Included on the calendar of prisoners. 1815] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 20$ 1815. July I Leather Bottle Mortgage by the Mayor and burgesses to John Green, cotton merchant, for £1200, of the inn known by the sign of the Leather Bottle, in Hockley. 4074, i. Bond of the Mayor and burgesses to John Green for payment of £1200 and interest, and for performance of covenants as in no. 4074, i. 4074, ii. 1815. August 10 Shoe Booths Release by Joseph Machin, butcher, to Edward Staveley, gentleman, for £500, of a dwelling-house and shop in Shoemaker's Booths ; with the preceding lease (9 August). 4079 a, xvi-xvii. 1 81 5. August 17 Shoe Booths Deed of covenant of Edward Staveley to the Mayor and burgesses for the enjoyment of a public road on the site of the premises in the Shoe Booths sold to him by Joseph Machin and since pulled down ; for £^00. 4079 a, xviii. 1 81 5. September 25 Leather Bottle Insurance policy of the Royal-Exchange Assurance for £400 on the Leather Bottle, and ;^ioo on each of two ranges of stables adjoining it. [Printed form, enclosed in a printed statement of "Proposals by the Corporation of the Royal-Exchange Assurance . . . For assuring Houses and other Build- ings . . ."] 4074, iii. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1815-6 1815. Wednesday, i November Sheep Lane : danger from traffic Nottm. August 2d. 1815. Sir/ The undersigned Housekeepers, residing in or near to Sheep Lane, have long had their feelings deeply lacerated, by the numerous accidents which befal unsuspecting persons when passing through that most dangerous thoroughfare. — Scarcely a week passes without some person suffering mor(> or less from accidents occasioned by the passing of Carts, Waggons &c. up and down that Street, which is much too narrow for a public Waggon way ; while accidents frequently occur which excite the utmost horror, particularly 204 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1815 one yesterday, when a respectable character, in the presence of his Wife, was crushed between a Cart and the Wall in a most shocking manner ; and it was almost a miracle that the affrighted wife, escaped without broken limbs. We therefore most earnestly entreat, that you will use your power and influence as Chief Magistrate of this great Town to cause Sheep Lane to be stopt as a public Waggon way, except as an Occupation Road for those that dwell or have property within it ; for which kind attention to the public Interest we shall ever esteem ourselves. Sir, Your very obedient Servant- Willm. Stretton W. Huthwaite John Parre Rbart Handley Wm. Thompson E. Ingar B. Taylor Adam Garner Geo. Newton John Jackson Thos. Smith Robt. Haines John Knight John Cooper John Brough Sam Richards J. & W. Day J. Baguley R. Peet Thos. Clark Jams, [sic] Jno. EUiott In support of this request it might have been desirable if some person had kept a regular account of the numerous accidents which have occurred in Sheep Lane ; but, as that is not the case it is hoped, that a reference to the following, which have happened within a short time, may suffice. A person of the name of Hill and another of the name of Bacon have had their Collar-bones broken, and are now suffering in consequence. Mr. Handley who has signed this paper has had two children run over with carriages, one of which was a line boy of about five years old had his thigh so much hurt, as to have caused him to lose the use of that valuable limb. — A box- too of the name of Screeton from Sneinton was nearly killed within about the last six months. And two countrymen whose names are not known have been dreadfully crushed within the last year. And a poor woman from the Country big with Child was crushed in so dreadful a manner, and had her bosom so badly lacerated as to excite the utmost commiseration. 3575 fo. 19-20. 1815. Thursday, 14 December Sheep Lane as public carriage road The Mayor, on behalf of the Deputation appointed at the last Common Hall to examine as to the propriety of permitting Sheep Lane in this Town to be any longer used as as [sic] public Carriage Road, now states, that the Deputation are not prepared to make their Report. 3575 fo. 2f). 1 816. Friday, 23 February Agitation against income tax The Mayor having produced the Requisition, in consequence of which the present Meeting [of Council and Livery] hath been called, the same is Ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Meeting and the same is entered acccordingly as foUows : l8l6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 205 Nottm. Feb: 20th, 1816 Sir, We the undersigned request you will call an early Meeting of the Livery to take into consideration, the propriety of petitioning Parliament against the Property Tax under any modification whatever, and also the alarming Standing Army in time of peace proposed by his Majesty's Ministers. Jno. Ashwell Aldn. Jno. Allen Aldn. Jona. Dunn Jno. H. Barber Wm. Wilson Corns. Huthwaite Rd. Hopper E. Swann Edwd. AUatt Swann Alfred Lowe. To Charles Lomas Morley Esquire Mayor Resolved unanimously ; That it is the opinion of this Corporation that the Property Tax, or Tax upon Income, whether justifiable or not when first imposed under the pretext of the necessity and justice of a war, in which it was said, this nation was contending for its existence, is in itself a burden not to be endured longer than the necessity for imposing it exists, and from the unavoidable injustice in the mode of assessing and collecting, is a grievance insupportable by men conceiving themselves entitled to all the blessings of the British Con- stitution. That the late war having succeeded in its avowed objects, beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoters and advocates, and our as- cendancy on the Ocean beyond all former periods, having placed these Islands in a state of unexampled Security from sudden hostile attack ; the establish- ment of an immense standing Army in time of peace (at all times a subject of Jealousy with Englishmen) must now justly excite the serious apprehen- sions of every lover of his Country. That we have learned with grief and astonishment that when the nation is actually in a state of Peace, His Majesty's Ministers, instead of alleviating the burdens of the people, have proposed in Parliament the continuance of an immense military peace establishment, and the perpetuation of the most prominent of the War Taxes, the Income or Property Tax. That it is the opinion of this Corporation, that Petitions to both Houses of Parliament, should be presented praying therti to refuse their assent to the continuation of this Tax. 3575 fo. 45-47. 1816. Tuesday, 30 April Appointment of Sheriffs' Serjeant Town of Nottingham, (to wit) Be it Remembered that at the Police Office in the said Town on Tuesday the thirtieth day of April one thousand 206 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1816 eight hundred and sixteen John Wright of the Town of Nottingham Frame - workknitter lately appointed a Bailiff of the said Town in the stead of William WYight deceased, took the oath faithfully and truly to execute the Office of one of the Sheriffs' Serjeants of and for the said Town before Charles Lomas Morley Esquire Mayor of the said Town and John Ashwell Gentleman one of the Aldermen of the said Town. 3575 fo. 80. 1816. Friday, 10 May Trees on Chamber, Bridge and School Estates The Report of the Committee appointed to ascertain the number of Timber Trees growing upon the Chamber School and Bridge Estates, to the Common Hall held the tenth day of May 1816. Your Committee Report That having met at the Police Ofhce on the fifth day of March last the Mayor produced and laid before your Committee the following Inventory and Valuation of the Timber Trees growing upon the Corporation Estates, made by Mr. William Quinton of Basford the total amount of the value thereof being £553. 9. o. February 29th 1816 — Timber valued for the Corporation of Nottingham now standing in lots numbered and valued bv William Ouinton : — Lot Where Standing No. of Trees Feet £ s. d. I In a Pingle joining to Cherry Pool 19 [Poplars) 490 41 17 6 2 In nomans Parts II 203 20 7 4 3 In the Bull Piece 5 57 3 12 4 In the Aldermen's parts ^9 349 33 19 8 5 Below the Bridges ... 19 186 28 3 8 6 In Mr. Armitage's and Paling's Closes -5 529 48 19 7 The third Trent Close 335 34 16 8 8 Began at Causeway Pool, Pindar's Fee 472 48 5 9 Begins in Mrs. Gawthorne's Padock 2 130 16 I ,, 10 Begins at the bottom of Spring Lane 1.5 646 67 5 4 1 1 Begins in Freeschool Lane ... 5 170 20 18 4 12 Begins at the top of Freeschool Lane 15 484 48 2 13 Begins in Burgess Part joining to Wood Lane 6 75 5 II ,, 14 Begins in the bottom Garden St. Ann's Well 15 296 28 I 4 15 Begins in the Homestead adjoining 12 350 33 14 6 16 Begins in the Bowling Green 15 292 28 7 8 17 Begins in Gibson's Close 5 132 15 9 ,, 18 Begins against Mr. Mutton's Garden Mapperly Hills ... I 20 2 10 ,, Begins against the Red Lane side ... 1.5 314 The total sum 27 18 8 /553 19 ■• That your Committee being of opniion it was now too late in the year to fell any of the Trees postponed the further consideration of the matter till next Lammass having first directed Mr. Staveley to enter into a Book and deliver to the Mayor a particular Statement of the timber trees growing, l8l6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 207 their several lots, the quantity of Timber in each Tree, their separate values, and the several Estates upon which they are growing with his opinion as to their being at proper maturity and fit to fell. 3575 fo. 88-90. Widow's pension May 9th. 1816. Mrs. Whitlock begs leave to return her sincere thanks to the Mayor, Aldermen and Gentlemen of the Corporation for their past favor which will ever be remembered with gratitude and respect by her and her friends. Ordered on . . . reading the said letter from Mrs. Whitlock that the Annuity of twent}' pounds per year which was granted by this Corporation on the twenty sixth day of July one thousand eight hundred and eleven to Mrs. Whitlock Widow of Mr. John Whitlock for five years from Lady Day then last past, be continued for five years longer (should the said Mrs. Whitlock so long live) and that the sum be paid by the Chamberlains for the time being quarterly, the first payment to commence from Lady Day last past and that the Town Clerk do notify this Resolution to Mrs. Whitlock and to the Chamberlains. 3575 fo. 93-94- 1 81 6. Monday, 15 July Sunday school in Hounds Gate The following letter addressed to the Bridgemasters by Mr. Staveley is now produced and having been read in open Hall by the Town Clerk is ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows : Nottingham June 14th 1816. Gentn./ The Revd. Mr.Alliott has this day applied to me to take the Thatched Houses in Hounds Gate with a portion of the yard behind the same, for a Sunday School, upon a Building Lease ; and wishes to know whether the Corporation would let the land for such a purpose, and what their terms would be as early as possible. To Messrs Wilson & Coldham I am, Gentn. Bridgemasters Your obdt. Servt. Nottingham Edd. Staveley. And the said Letter having been taken into consideration It is ordered ... re [sic] a Committee [be appointed] empowered b}^ this Hall to treat with Mr. Alliott and the Trustees of the Castle Gate Meeting House for letting to them the houses and land mentioned in Mr. Staveley 's letter for the purpose of erecting a Sunday School thereon upon a Building Lease for such period at such rent and on such terms as the said Committee on the part of this Cor- poration may deem advisable and that the Mayor and any one of the Alder- men be and they are hereby authorized and empowered in the name and as 208 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1816 the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to such Lease and the Counter- part thereof. 3545 fo. IIO-III. Use of Council Chamber for religions services for prisoners The Sheriffs of this Corporation having appHed for the use of the Council Chamber as a place for religious worship on the Lord's day by the Prisoners confined in the Gaol of this Town And it being represented as adviseable that this Hall should expressly demise to the Sheriffs the Council Chamber and adjacent rooms between the Council Chamber and the Gaol for the periods of such religious service and constitute the same during such periods part of the said Gaol This Hall do now therefore demise and let to the Sheriffs of the Town of Nottingham, the Council room and the adjoining rooms between the Council room and the Gaol for and during every Sunday through the ensuing year to commence from last Midsummer day for the purpose of having the said Rooms used for the celebration of divine worship by the prisoners in the said Gaol at the yearly rent of thirteen shillings and fourpence and the said Rooms are hereby constituted part of the said Gaol of the said Town during such Worship & the passing & repassing to & from the same And this Hall direct that the said rooms shall under the direction of Mr. Staveley and at the expence of this Corporation be made sufficiently secure for the purposes intended. 3575 fo. 111-112. 1816. Thursday, 29 August Sunday School in Hounds Gate The Mayor now reports that the Committee appointed at the last Hall to treat on the part of this Corporation, with the Reverend Richard Alliott and the Trustees of the Castle Gate Meeting House, have agreed to let on Lease the two old Thatched houses in Houndsgate and part of the yard behind the same to the said Trustees for seventy years at eight guineas yearly rent subject to the Covenants and Conditions usually inserted in Leases granted by this Corporation And thereupon It is Ordered that such Contract be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed and that the Mayor and any one of the Aldermen be, and they are hereby authorized and empowered in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to such Lease and the Counterpart thereof. 3575 fo. 125. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1815-6 1 81 6. March 29 Received of Messrs. Gill and Allen Chamberlains, the Sum of Seven Pounds seven shillgs. being 14 weeks allowce. on acct. of having broken my leg whilst at work at the Exchange . . . £7 7 o for Thos. Salmon John Rainbow. 1837, I, 196, ii. l8l6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 209 1816. June 28 Paid for Carrge. of a Design for Iron Railing to the Exchange Music Gallery from London the sum of £0 2 o Witness Thos Black. 1837, I, 205. 1 81 5. October 21 To the Chamberlains . . . Pay the bearer Mr. James Hartley Fifteen Shillings for three assistants to the Band on the 19th Instant ^ C L Morley, Mayor. 1837, I, 220, i. 1 81 5. December 11 Messrs. George Gill and James Roger Allen, Chamberlains, pay Mr. Artaud the Sum of Twelve Guineas being on Account of A Copy of the Portrait of the late Mr G Coldham : Town Clerk ... 2 C L Morley Mayor. 1837, I. 228, i. 1 816. February 21 Received of Messrs. Gill and Allen Chamberlains, the Sum of Ten Pounds being a Subscripn to a treat to the 73rd. Regt. of foot,^ on their return from the Battle of Waterloo . . . £10 C L Morley. Mayor. 1837, I, 236. 1815. Nottingham . . . The Chamberlains . . . Drs. To Eliz Lingford £ s d To Cleaning & Reburnishing the Grand Mace . . . . i i o Settled Mar. 25—1816 for Eliz Lingford Edmund Heeley. 1837, I, 242. 1815. October 14 The Corporation ... To Thos. Fitzwalter dr. £ s d To a Gold frame for Portrait of the Late G. Coldham Esqr. 3 5 0 1837. I. 250, i. The Corperation ... to Thomas Barwick Town Cryer 1816 [Extract] £ s d May To Crying to discharge . . . Boys from playing at Shinny* in the Streets ... . . ... . • [10] 1837, I, 278, i. 1 At the Sessions dinner. 2 This portrait is now in the Guildhall. 3 Later the 2nd Battalion, Royal Highlanders (the Black Watch). *Or shinty: "a (north country and American) game similar to hockey" (Oxford dictionary) . 2IO RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1816 COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1815-6 The Treasurer . . . To R. Birch, High Constable 1 815 No. [Extract] December 29 90 22 Constables for attending at the Theatre to keep the peace . . The County Rate . I 14 6087: Dr To Henry Enfield, Town Clerk, 1 81 5 [Extracts] October 10 Attending a consultation of Magistrates at the Police office on the means of restrain- ing boys from ranging Mapperley hill and the field on Sundays, and receiving in- structions for giving public notice that Constables would be appointed to appre-. hend offenders herein, 28 Letter to Mrs. Hengler^ saying that the Mayor declined giving assent to her proposed exhibition of fire-works . . . The County Rate To the Town Clerk 1 816 [Extracts] January 11 Attending consulting with Mags, on occasion of the accident to Mrs. Shuttleworth from the rolling of the Drums on Sunday morning. Writing by direction of Mags, a letter thereon to the Col: of the Berkshire Militia 2 . . £ 6087 : £ s I. 6088: 3. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1815-6 1815. October 19 Lunatic asylum A Report of the Lunatic Asylum near Nottingham — 24th June 181 5 Patients on the Books under Cure 25th June 1814 . . . . 27 ,, ,, ,, ,, Incurable ,, ,, •• •• 25 Admitted since . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 61 ■ ■ 113 1 "The celebrated pyrotechnic to his Majesty" [1821]. See Brock, A. St H. History of fireworks. 1949. p. 169. 2 Mrs. Shuttleworth, an elderly lady of Sion Hill, was driving down Parliament Street, when the horse took fright and bolted, overturning the gig. She died from the severe injuries received, but her man-servant recovered. i8i6] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 211 Dismissed — Recovered . . On Trial ,, Relieved Taken out by their Friends Dismissed, incurable Dead Remaining under cure . . Incurable 21 4 43 24 lO 3 67 Average number of Patients in the House throughout the year three. State of the Patients in the House 24th June 1815 First Class - Males 8 Females - - 3 Total - - Second Class --15 ---13 ___ Third Class --14 ---14 ___ II' sixty II 28 28 67 Of the twenty four Patients reported incurable 17 are pauper patients sent by Order of Magistrates and being turbulent or dangerous Lunatics cannot be dismissed — Of these 3 have been insane 4 years, one 5 years, three 6 years, two 7 years, one 13 j'ears, one 14 years, two 16 years, i 19 years, one 21 years, and one 26 years. Of the Deaths one was from Dropsy in the Chest, ten days after admission. Charles Pennington M.D. Nottingham ist July 1815. Physician to the Institution. 358 fo. 197-198. 1816. January 11 New Deputy Recorder A Deputation is now filed amongst the Records of this Session bearing date the 5th day of January one thousand eight hundred and sixteen under the hand and Seal of the Right Honorable Henry Richard Vassall Lord Holland Recorder of the Town of Nottingham whereby he makes ordains constitutes and Appoints Thomas Denman of Lincolns Inn in the County of Middlesex Barrister at Law his true and lawful Deputy Recorder of in and for the said Town with all and singular the rights powers authorities privel- eges fees and perquisites to the said Office of Deputy Recorder of right belonging or in anv wise appertaining. 358 fo.228. 212 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1816 Stage coach passengers A Conviction bearing date the twenty second day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifteen under the hand and Seal of the Reverend Charles Wvlde D.D. whereby John Bower the Driver of a certain public Stage Coach called the Defiance used and employed for carrying passengers for hire to and from Nottingham and drawn by four horses was convicted of permitting and suffering twelve persons (exclusive of himself) to sit and ride on the outside of such Coach in the said Town of Nottingham the said Coach being then and there used and employed for carrying outside passen- gers for hire and then and there travelling or going from Leicester to Notting- ham the said Coach being licenced to carry ten outside passengers only and the said John Bower was thereupon adjudged to have forfeited the sum of Twenty pounds which the said Justice did mitigate to the sum of Ten pounds. 1 358 fo. 234-235. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1815-6 1816. July 3 Extract from schedule of persons summoned for nonpayment of highway rate in St. Mary's parish £ ^ d Charles Ordoyno - Cross Street . . . . . . 10 3f 6498, vii. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1815-6 1 816. January 16 Near Coppice Attested copy of merger of mortgage of the Near Coppice by William Close of Masborough, Yorks., executor of the will of Mrs. Ann Charlton to whom, with the late Joseph Shore, maltster, it was mortgaged by the Mayor and burgesses on 16 November, 1793, for ;^I300. The Mayor and burgesses now agree to give their bond for the payment of /^1000 still remaining due under the terms of the mortgage. 4060. 1816. September i Bond to Lady Santry Bond of the Mayor and burgesses to Elizabeth Barry, "commonly called Lady Santry, widow of Henry Barry late Lord Baron Barr}' of Santry in the Kingdom of Ireland,"^ in £500, for payment of £250 and interest. 4065 c. 1 He was also fined £\o for carrying 11 passengers from Nottingham to Leicester, but both convictions were quashed on appeal (358 fo. 248-249). Benjamin Bower was fined ;^io for not having the number of outside passengers painted on this coach. 2 Printer; summoned again on 2 June, 1817. He also received several summonses for poor rate. 3 See p. 77. l8l6] EECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 213 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1816-7 1816. Thursday, 19 December Alfreton turnpike road commissioners Ordered that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Ashwell Mr. Alderman Morley the Town Clerk and Mr. Staveley be a Committee to examine into and ascertain whether the Commissioners of the Alfreton Turnpike Road have power, by any act of Parliament to grant authority to Holbrook to erect the Weighing Machine House built by him on the Waste at the top of Derby Road and that such Committee do report to the next or some subsequent Hall the power and Interest of this Corporation in respect to such erection as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham. 3576 fo. 23. Poor relief The Mayor now states that the principal object of assembling the present Common Hall, was to consider of the propriet}' of this Corporation subscribing a sum of money from their Chamber Estate in aid of the General Fund now raising for the relief of the distressed poor in Nottingham, and moves that this Corporation do subscribe the sum of one hundred guineas and the same is seconded by Mr. Thomas Smith whereupon Mr. Alderman Barber moves that instead of one hundred guineas the sum to be subscribed be fifty guineas and the latter motion being seconded by Mr. Alderman Ashwell, it is put to the vote, whether the sum to be subscribed shall be one hundred guineas or fifty guineas, ... It is thereupon Ordered and Resolved that the sum of one hundred guineas be subscribed b\^ this Corporation to the above-men- tioned charitable purpose And it is further Ordered that the said sum of one hundred guineas be given and appropriated in manner following that is to say fifteen guineas to the Parish of Saint Nicholas in this Town in aid of their particular parochial Subscription Fund and eighty five guineas to the General Subscription Fund instituted at the Guildhall in this Town on the tenth Instant. Ordered that the Town Clerk do communicate the substance of the above Resolution to Mr. Wakefield on account of the General Subscription Fund and to Mr. Alexander Hadden the Treasurer of the Subscription raised in the said Parish of Saint Nicholas. Ordered that the Chamberlains do pay to Mr. Alexander Hadden the said sum of fifteen guineas being the sum subscribed by this Corporation towards the relief of the distressed poor in the parish of Saint Nicholas in this Town and the sum of eighty five guineas to Messrs. John and Ichabod Wright being the sum subscribed by this Common Hall in aid of the General Sub- scription Fund for the relief of the poor in this Town. 3576 fo. 23-24. Shambles Committee Ordered that when and as the new erecting Shambles at the Exchange shall be completed and once tenanted the future letting and disposition thereof shall be vested in the Annual Committee for the time being and the Common Hall and that the power and authority of the present or any future 214 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1817 Shambles' Committee shall thenceforth as far as respects such new erecting Shambles cease and determine — Ordered that this order of Hall be com- municated to the Shambles' Committee. 3576 fo. 24. 1817. Thursday, 5 February^ Petition for reform of Parliament The Mayor produces the Requisition in consequence of which this Meeting [of Council and Livery] hath been called and the same is ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Meeting, and the same is entered accordingly as follows : To Wm. Wilson Esqr. Mayor. We the undersigned, request that you will call a Meeting of the Common Council and Livery for the purpose of taking into consideration, the propriety of petitioning the House of Commons for Reform ; the reduction of the Military Establishment ; and for the Abolition of all Sinecure Places and unmerited pensions. — Wm. Morley George Gill John Allen Aldn. Octs. Thos. Oldknow Isaac Woollev Jno. Ash well Aldn. Wm. Soars Thomas Wylde John Stone Jonn. Dunn Richd. Hopper. Nathl. Need. It was unanimously Resolved That in the present Crisis of National Distress and Embarrassment it behoves this Corporation to renew their prayer to the House of Commons for a Reform in Parliament. That a pure and Constitutional Representation of the people in Parliament appears to this Meeting to be now imminently necessary to the well being of the Country, as the surest means by which a gradual and solid Restoration of the National Strength can be acquired. That for immediate relief, it is highly expedient that there should be the most rigid Economy and the utmost possible Retrenchment of the Expen- diture practised in every Department of the State and that every Sinecure and unmerited Pension should be instantly abolished. That the Petition now read founded upon the foregoing Resolutions, be presented to the House of Commons as the petition of this Body Corporate — ■ that the Mayor be deputed to affix the Seal of this Corporation thereunto, and that the same be transmitted to Mr. John Smith and the Right Honorable Lord Rancliffe (the Representatives of the Town of Nottingham) requesting them to present it to the House of Commons. That these Resolutions, and the Petition be published at the Expence of this Corporation in the Nottingham Papers and in such of the London papers as the Mayor shall direct. W. Wilson Mayor. 1 5 February fell on Wednesday in 1817. i8i7] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 215 That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Mayor for his attention in calhng the Livery together and for his Conduct in the Chair. [There follows the petition framed in the usual way, and embodying the substance of the resolution.] 3576 fo. 34-38. 1817. Thursday, i May^ Report of the Exchange Improvement Committee Your Committee Report That agreeably to the Order of Hall they have caused the several Accounts relative to the Expenditure upon the said several Buildings and Improve- ments, to be made out and which they now exhibit to this Common Hall, by which it appears that the whole of the Expenditure as near as it can be ascertained, of the work already executed and finished amounts to thirteen thousand and ninety five pounds thirteen shillings and four pence and that work now actually in hand and which cannot be finally ascertained or measured will amount to eight hundred and ninety pounds making in the whole thirteen thousand nine hundred and eighty five pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence Of this sum eight thousand eight hundred and seventy eight pounds two shillings and eleven pence has been paid to the several Workmen ; and that there remains to be paid five thousand one hundred and seven pounds ten shillings and five pence. That the monies borrowed for carrying on the Improvements and the nature of the Securities for the same are as follows — IS of whom borrowed Security Amount J. CoUishaw. 400 The Union Club Upon Mortgage 600 Thomas Evison do. 1500 " " Mrs. Homer Bond 500 " " Mrs. Oldfield The Chamberlains' Note 200 " " Francis Calcraft Bond 300 " " John Green Mortgage 1200 " " John James do. 2000 " " Joseph Kyte Chamberlains' Note 400 " " John Black do. 200 " " ;^7300 " " Deduct for Cash len it to the Lambley Estate )ne\' borrowed on the 600 " " Total amount of mc Exchange Account £6700 " " Your Committee have further to state that the improved Rental upon these several buildings will amount as near as they can ascertain to the sum of four hundred and seventy pounds per annum over and above the old rents. 1 The Hall did not meet between 12 February and i May. 2l6 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1817 They have also great pleasure in having to state, that the heaviest part of the work being already done they have in view a considerable further improvement in the Rental, for a much smaller expenditure than the propor- tion of the works already executed from their nature would admit of. Your Committee wish most distinctly to state to the Common Hall that the expenditure (however heavy it may appear) has not been made without due consideration ; and they trust it will be found a lasting and substantial Improvement and of great public utility. Your Committee do not think it necessary to trouble the Common Hall with further details of their proceedings but cannot avoid this opportunity of referring the Common Hall to the reports made by Messrs. Wallis, Christopher Staveley and Stretton of the highly dangerous state of the original Exchange Building and the consequent necessity for the fullest measures being taken for its security And your Committee if at libertj^ now to go into detail would, having now gone through the progress of the late alterations shew an account which would at once demonstrate that the dilapidated state of the Exchange as well as the Malconstruction of the Edifice, and improper execution, was far more considerable than was ever contemplated when the improvements were first suggested ; and that they are convinced that the public will not only be very much accommodated by these several Improvements but that very serious and alarming accidents have thereby been prevented. ^ 3576 fo. ()i-e)3. Lighting of Shambles [Your Committee report] That your Committee again met on the seventh day of March last when Mr. Joseph Armitage Mr. Samuel Milnes and Mr. Strelley applied to your Committee and requested that the new Shambles might be lighted with lamps and your Committee deputed the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Ashwell and Mr. Alderman Morley with Mr. Staveley to view the Shambles and if they should be of opinion that it would be advisable to light the Shambles in the manner requested your Committee directed that the same should be done in such manner they might deem proper under their direction and super intendance. 3576 fo. 72-73. Oven on Long Row Mr. Chimley Baker applied to your Committee for leave to make an Oven under the pavement in front of the Shop late in the Tenure of Mr. Joseph Keep on the Long Row and agreed to pay an annual acknowledgement of one Guinea to the Chamberlains the same to be secured by a substantial Arch under the direction of Mr. Alderman Ashwell and Mr. Staveley and your Committee agreed to recommend the Hall to permit such oven to be made. 3576 fo. 75-70. 1 Followed by the detailed account of expenditure, not printed here. Some extracts from the bills are printed in the Chamberlains' accounts. 1817] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 217 Enlargement of gauge of River Leen To the Mayor and Aldermen of Nottm. Gentn./ At a Court of Sewers ^ holden at the Black's Head Inn in Nottm. on the 17th of Septr. 1814 a petition was presented by Jno. Ashwell Esqre (the Mayor at that time) & Mr. L. Alsop praying the aid and assistance of the Court to enable them to inlarge the Guage of the River Leen from the Leather Mill at Lenton to the outfall of the Leen into the River Trent. In consiquence of which the Court directed a view to be taken which was attended too and viewed by Ichd Wright, N. Stubbins Jno. White, Jno. Longden, Jn Sanders, Wm. Charlton Thos. Walker & Robt. Padley Esquires, and they did report to the Court that it was necessary for the public good that the said River Leen should be enlargen'd to a certain Guage which was then specif yed. The River Trent at that period was very low and it was not possible to effect the outfal but in that low state as rain might naturally be expected dailey at that Season I was perticularly requested by a large Majorty of Gentn. (who was interested in the improvment) to set on workmen and get it finished as quick as possible they would be answerable for the payment of their apportioned shares. Mr. Ashwell (the Mayor) paid me for the whole length of the River on the Eastcroft side but most of the proprietors & Occupiers of Land on the Snenton side refuses paying (on those grounds) they say it always was cleansed by the Corporation of Nottm. & they will pay no part of the expence & even if it had not been the Case the Eastcroft reaps three fould benefit to what the Snenton side does and ought to pay accordingly. The Court unfortunately did not direct work people to be set on as such they have no power to compel payment — After receiving orders I used every exertion in my power not only for my own credid but for the public benefit which has proved efectual Under those circumstances I have paid fifty seven pounds over and above what I have been able to collect (now upwards of two years ago) without any Interest in the improvement except that of discharging my duty to my employers. This Gentn is (& I trust you will think) a heavey and unjust burthen for me to bear as such I most earnestly beg the favor of your kind generosity in reimbursing me so far as you may judge proper. For which I shall ever feel myself under the greatest obligation. I remain, Gentn. Your most obdt. hble Servt. Nottm. Janry. 30th 1817. * Richd. Wilks. , {A list of persons refusing payment follows']. 3576 fo. 80-82. 1 Duties of commissioners of sewers included repairs of banks and walls of sea-coasts and navigable rivers, and cleansing of navigable rivers and of streams communicating with them. Their powers were limited to the county or place named in the commission under which they were appointed. 2l8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1817 Terms and conditions of renting Corporation land 1. The Mayor and Burgesses will let each lot by Ticket from Lady Day one thousand eight hundred and seventeen to such person as shall bid the highest annual rent per acre for the same (above the reserved Bidding of the Mayor and Burgesses) independent of all taxes and outgoings whatsoever chargeable upon and payable in respect thereof as Tenant at Will to the said Mayor and Burgesses. 2. The Tenant shall keep all the Gates and Fences in proper tenantable repair and cleanse and open all the Dykes watercourses and ponds in and upon the said Land. 3. Every person entitled to any lot or lots having bid the highest rent for the same shall during his keeping possession thereof be restricted from Ploughing or Digging up any part of the same without leave being first obtained in writing from the Mayor and Burgesses, and in case the Tenant take an};' hay, the produce of the said Land therefrom he shall bring and lay upon the same Land at least three tons of good Manure for every ton of Hay so taken from the Land and so in the same proportion for a less quantity than a ton within the year in which such Hay shall be removed and to produce a Certificate of his having so done at each subsequent rent day. 4. The Mayor and Burgesses to have power to enter upon any of the Lots at all seasonable times by such person or persons as they shall employ for the purpose and plant such timber trees in the Hedge Rows as they shall think fit, the Tenant agreeing not to do or suffer any damage to the same and also if any damage be done to the same and shall come to his knowledge then that he do give Notice thereof to the said Mayor and Burgesses forthwith . 5. The Lots now in Tillage to be managed under a regular system of Fallow, Turnips, Barley, Clover or Beans, and Wheat in successive Crops And if the produce of the same be carried away then the Tenant to bring and lay upon the Land when in Fallow from which the said produce is so taken not less than twenty tons of good Manure per acre, and produce a Certificate of his having so done at each subsequent rent day. 6. That (if required) security to the satisfaction of the Mayor and Bur- gesses shall be given to them by each tenant for the due payment of his rent and the full performance of the foregoing Conditions. 3576 fo. 85-86. Enlargement of gauge of River Leen Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Ash well seconded b}- Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow that this Corporation do present the sum of twenty pounds out of their Chamber Purse to Mr. Richard Wilks of Nottingham Surveyor towards defraying the expences incurred by him in enlarging the Guage of the River Leen from the Leather Mill at Lenton to the outfall of the Leen into the Trent — This Hall disclaiming at the same time all liability on the part of the Corporation of Nottingham to bear a share of the said expences, 1817] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 219 but presenting the said sum of twenty pounds to the said Richard Wilkes only from a consideration of his pecuhar situation as set forth in his letter. 3576 fo. 89. Lighting of Shambles Ordered that the proceedings of the Annual Committee relative to the application of the Butchers for lighting the Shambles with Lamps at the expence of this Corporation be and the same are ratified and confirmed. 3576 fo. 90. 1817. Wednesday, 18 June Widening of Chapel Bar Ordered that the Mayor be authorized and requested to give an Order upon the Chamberlains on the part of this Corporation to pay to Mr. Wakefield the sum of one hundred pounds in part of the Subscription of two hundred pounds voted by this Corporation on the twent\- seventh day of September one thousand eight hundred and ten towards the carrying into effect the Improvement and Widening of the entrance into the Town of Nottingham by Chapel Bar and which has partially been effected. 3576 fo. no. 1817. Wednesday, 10 September Equalisation of burgess parts The Town Clerk now reports that in pursuance of the Order of the last Common Hall he has searched the Hall proceedings for all entries relative to the Committee appointed to investigate the Burgess Parts with a view to the Equalization thereof and that the following is the result of his search. "At a Common Hall held the twenty third day of May one thousand eight hundred and ten The Mayor for the time being Mr. Alderman Ash well Mr. Alderman Swann Mr. Alderman Bates Mr. Alderman Coldham Mr. Charles Lomas Morley and Mr. Stone were appointed a Committee (any three of whom were declared to be competent to act) to investigate the Burgess parts with a view to the Equalization thereof and at a Common Hall held on the twenty third day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, Mr. Alderman Wilson was added to the said Committee — no report has yet been made bv the Committee of their proceedings but the Committee directed the Town Clerk to prepare a new Burgess Part Book which in consequence thereof has been piepared and is nearly completed upon a very improved System." It is now Ordered by this Hall on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Mr. Nathaniel Need that Mr. Alderman Woolley Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow Mr. Richard Hopper and Mr. James Dale be and they are hereby added to the said lastmentioned Committee. 3576 fo. 124-125. Purchase of freedom of Borough Mr. Richard Hooton now moves that the sum to be paid in future for the purchase of the Freedom of this Town be increased to forty guineas and the same being seconded by Mr. Thomas Wylde is opposed by Mr. Alderman Morley and put to the Vote and carried in the aftirmative . . . and thereupon 220 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l^I? It is Ordered that no person be permitted in future to purchase the freedom of this Town and Corporation at any price or payment less than the sum of forty guineas. Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow moves that the said lastmentioned Order of Hall shall not take effect until the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighteen and the same is seconded by Mr. Alderman Ash well but being opposed by Mr. Richard Hopper who moves that the said order shall take effect on the eighteenth Instant in conformity with the original Notice given by Mr. Richard Hooton, It is put to the Vote and the motion of Mr. Oldknow is carried in the affirmative . . . whereupon It is Ordered that the said Order of Hall do take effect from the first da}^ of January next. 3576 fo. 125-126. 1817. Thursday, 25 September Sir Thomas White's loan fund Mr. Thomas Wylde now moves that it be a Standing Order of this Cor- poration that no person to whom the freedom of this Town and Corporation shall be given or who shall purchase the same shall be entitled to the benefit of Sir Thomas White's Loan Money within seven years from the date of his being admitted a Burgess and the said motion is seconded by Mr. William Morley but being opposed is put to the Vote and Negatived . . . 3576 fo. 138. Bridlesmith Gate Ordered that Mr. Staveley do at the Costs of this Corporation forthwith make an estimate of the expence of widening the passage at the North end of Bridlesmith Gate between Mr. Maltby's House and Mr. Corbett's Shop by taking part of the said Shop for that purpose and that he do lay the same as soon as possible before the Mayor for the time being who is hereby re- quested to submit the Improvement, to the consideration of the public in such manner as he shall deem advisable in order to effect this desirable object. 3576 fo. 142. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1816-7 1817. August 16 . . . Received of Messrs. Huish & Fellows Chamberlains, the Sum of Thirteen Pounds nine shillings and 7d. being For money paid to Workmen as pr bills annex'd for pulling down the old Broad Shambles . . . £13 9 7 J Rainbow. 1838, I, 234, vii. 1817] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 221 181 7. September 29 . . . Received of Messrs. Huish and Fellows Chamberlains, the Sum of Ten Guineas being for the use of the Wall for a Monument to the late G. Coldhams memory in the chancel of St. Marys Church . . . £10 10 o For the Revd. G. Hutchinson James Dale. 1838, I, 288. 1817. May 31 and July 19 The Chamberlains To John Rainbow [Extract] To Wages paid Bricklayers and Labourers making Butchers Shops of the old Engine House in Exchange Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 II 2 1838, I, 295, i. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1816-7 . . . The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . 1 81 6 [Extracts] £ S D August 27 Special attendances twice this day upon the Magistrates in consequence of a daring outrage, riot and robbery upon Notting- ham Forest last night, ^ . . . . I3 4 September 10 Drawing notice from Magistrates that the payment of workmen in French Silver is illegal, fair copy for hand bill and attending Printer . . . . . . I3 4 6090 : 3. 1816. November 8 To the Treasurer of the Town of Nottingham Pay the sum of Twenty five pounds to Mr. Thomas Hutton for erecting a Sessions Grand Jury Gallery in the Town Hall, Nottm. & the same shall be allowed in your accounts. Nottm. ... C L Morley, Aldn. 6090 : 37, i. 1 A three days' cricket match (26-28 August) between 7 of Radchffe and 4 of Cropwell on one side, and 10 of Leicester with Mr. Sharp of Barrow on the other, roused so much interest that marquees and booths were put up on the Forest. Late on Monday night, a tent erected by Mrs. Chapman, landlady of the Golden Lion, Stoney Street, was plundered by a party of drunken men, and Mrs. Chapman and her servant savagely attacked. (See Nottm. Journal, 30 August.) Daniel Diggle, who was executed on 2 April, 1817, for the attempted murder of George Kerry, of Radford, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in this affair, but was discharged. In his examination he said he was "employed as a house row man by Mr. Daws the overseer of Hucknall" (6450, i). RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [i8i: . . . The Count V Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . 1816 [Extracts] October 13 Thirty frames having been broken last night at Lambley, & disturbances being appre- hended in this town, attending at the Police office a consultation of Magistrates for preserving the peace, 23 Attending Committee of Justices at the H. of Correction in consequence of a mutiny there, taking minutes &c November 21 Attending the Magistrates on a Special Summons preparatory to the expected procession of Towle's body ; ^ but after various inquiries learned from good authority that it was taken secretly thro' Nottingham last night ; — and various attendances on Major Humphrey relative to the 73d. &c December 4 Attending at the Mayor's house to receive Colonel Elliott, of the 95th. — describing to him the constitution & the present state of the town, the nature of Luddism (so as to divest it of any political ill impression) and concerting confidential communications, should any circum- stance occur to render them necessary, The Treasurer ... to John Rainbow For Payment ... for Different Articles used in the 1815 October 23 1816 June 20 1817 April 12 Alterations &c of the House of Correction [Extracts] I Bottle of Oils for James Ellis that Strained his Back I Load of Lime from W'oUaton £ s d 13 4 13 4 13 4 6 8 6091 : 3. 6091 10 - 55. "• General Cash Account [extracts] Debtor To proceeds of labour of Prisoners on Roman Cement, manufactured in the House of Correction . . 134 9 4 1 James Tovvle, of Basford, was executed at Leicester on 20 November for frame- breaking (with other Luddites) in Heathcoat and Boden's lace factory, Loughborough. He was buried at Basford the following day. 1817] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 223 1817 Creditor May 7 By Expence of Materials and payments for labour in making Roman Cement ^ . . 128 15 o| 6092 : II, 37. . . . The County Rate, Dr To Henry Enfield . . . 1 81 7 [Extracts] £ s d April 12 Clerk attending two hours at Mr. Allsopp's & at the Police office upon Mr. Johnson, the King's Messenger, with Lord Sid- mouth's warrant to search Gravenor's [sic] Henson's^ house for treasonable & seditious papers, . . . . . . . . 5 - In the matter of the Insurrection ^ June 7 Engaged all day with Magistrates concerting means for preventing and suppressing an expected insurrection of the populace in this town & neighbourhood . . . . 22- 8 Engaged in like manner this day and all night 44- 9 The like this day and night, . . . . 44- 10-13 The like on each of these days . . . . 8 8- 14 The like this day and in examination of persons apprehended, . . . . 22- 8 & 9 Clerk attending Magistrates the whole of these two days and nights assisting in the measures for suppressing the in- surrection, . . . . . . . . 44- 10 Swearing in 481 Special Constables . . 24 i - Drawing Public notice from Magistrates re- quiring Housekeepers to keep in their servants and apprentices ; fair copy for hand bill and attending Printer, . . I3 4 6093 : 4. [Extracts from a similar account] 1817 £ s d July 26 Attending at the Exchange Hall, reading the Prince Regent's Proclamation of pardon to the Luddites, . . . . . . 6 8 1 6092: II, 39, is a detailed account for this activity. 2 See note p. 75. ^ The insurrection which resulted in the execution of Jeremiah Brandreth and others. See Date-book, Nov. 7, 1817. 224 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1817 September 8 Attending magistrates at the Police Office in consequence of a number of men from the country assembhng in the market place, . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 9 Attending special meeting of the Magistrates in consequence of the Turnout of the F.w.ks 6 8 6094: 3. HIGH CONSTABLE'S VOUCHERS : 1816-7 1816. December 13 To the High Constable of the Town of Nottingham Pay to Mr Henry Cox the sum of fifteen shillings for preparing a Journal of payments made out of the County Rate by the High Constable pursuant to orders of the Magistrates classed under the respective heads of the general abstract, docketing the Vouchers for reference making out precedent of the High Constable's quarterly Bill on the same principal as the Journal referring therein to the Vouchers for every payment and the same shall be allowed in your accounts — Given under my hand the 13 Day of December 1816 15s/- C L Morley Aldn. 6184: G, 3. 1817. July 12 To the High Constable of Nottingham Pay to Samuel White Senr. one of the Constables of the said Town the sum of Four shillings for delivering at all the Public Houses and Inns in the Town the hand Bills prohibiting the selling of liquor or entertaining Guests at the Booths on the Forest after Sunset during the late Cricket Match . . . Wm Wilson Mayor. 6187 : A, 26. 1817. September 5 . . . Pay to John Flude one of the Constables . . . the sum of two shillings for his trouble in taking possession of a Skelleton of a Child found in an empty House which excited great attention in the Neighbourhood ^. C L Morley, Aldn. 6187 : A, 35. 1817. September 27 . . . Pay to Robert Machin the sum of £2 " 6 " 6 for attending in the Market Place for 31 Market and Fair Days from the 7th of March last to the 27th of September Instant — both inclusive — at 1/6 each Day — to preserve the Peace and prevent Horses from being run up St. James's Street — it having been the practice so to Do whereby the lives of Passengers were endangered . . Wm Wilson Mayor. 6187 : A, 38. 1 The skeleton of a child about 10 months old was found in a hole in a chimney in Coalpit Lane. 1817] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 225 QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS: 1816-7 1816. October 17 The following Convictions are now filed amongst the Records of this Court, namely, . . . Wages paid in kind A Conviction bearing date the sixteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixteen under the hands and Seals of Charles Lomas Morley Esquire Mayor . . . and John Houseman Barber Gentleman one of the Aldermen of the said Town of George Watson of the said Town Lace- manufacturer, being a person concerned in employing Labourers in the Manufactures of Silk, of having on the fifteenth day of June . . . paid Charles Merrey (a person then employed by him in the Manufacturers [sic] of Silk aforesaid) part of the wages of him the said Charles Merrey due to him from the said George Watson for Work done in the Manufactures aforesaid, namely, the -sum of one pound eighteen shillings and four pence otherwise than in Good and lawful money of this Kingdom, to wit, in Goods, that is to say, in seven ounces and seven drams of Silk, whereby he was adjudged to have forfeited the sum of Ten pounds, one moiety thereof to Gravenor Henson the Informer, and the other moiety thereof to the said Charles Merrey, the party aggrieved ^. 358 fo. 455-456. Objectionable prints for sale A Conviction bearing date the Twenty fourth day of July one thousand eight hundred and sixteen under the hand and Seal of Charles Lomas Morley Esquire Mayor ... of Thomas Goodall on the Oath of Philip Bailey of being a Rogue and Vagabond by exposing for Sale on the King's Highway in the Parish of Saint Mary . . . certain obscure [sic] and filthy Prints and Songs without just cause . . . whereby he was Ordered to [be] committed to the House of Correction . . . for seven days and then passed to his Settlement . . . 358 fo. 456-457- PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1816-7 1817. June 17 Extract from schedule of persons summoned for nonpayment of poor rate in St. Peter's parish I. Charles Graffer 2 Peter Gate 2 years i 17 9 Has promised to pay next week. 6676, ii. 1 He was also fined ;^io for a similar offence against Isaac Marshall. The first Truck Act, so called, was not passed till 1831. These convictions were under an Act of 4 Edward IV (1464) which compelled clothmakers to pay workmen lawful money for all their wages, instead of paying part in "pins, girdles, and other unprofitable wares". 2 Graefer, author of A descriptive catalogue of herbaceous and perennial climbing plants, Nottm., H. Barnett, 1816. 226 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1817 WATCH AND WARD PAPERS : 1816-7 [i8ib. October ?] Mr. H Enfield Town Clerk Sir It being in contemplation to put in force the Watch & Ward Act — I beg leave to suggest that one party should not have too large a district (as was the case last time) & that a communication be kept up with the Party of the next district by this means effectual assistance might readily be obtaind (in case of need) — Another hint I wish to give which perhaps may not have come to the Magistrates knowledge that several who were on duty last time saw no more of their district than the first public house they came to — where to m}- certain knowledge they sat untill the time of return expired. I am Sir Your obt. Servt. A Well Wisher to My Native Town. 741 1, XV. [1 81 6. October.] The Dutys of Persons Watchg &c in the Evening To — see that the company in each Publick House is orderly. — and all to be cleared by u- OClock. — If any Person or Persons are observd, that excites the least degree of Suspition , they must be accosted respectfully their names askd and business inquired into, if otherwise than Satisfactory must be apprehend[ed] and early reported to the Mayor next morning — , the Cx)n- stable is expected to report any impropper conduct of any Gentleman on duty, and each Gentleman is particularly desired to report any impropper conduct in the Constable — they are allso desired, to apprehend any disorderly Women, who do not immed[iatel]y go home orderly on being so orderd. — [The above is ivritten on the back of a letter which reads ."] Mrs. Gresham's^ respectful compliments to the Magistrates of Police, and being convinced of the necessity of watching by night, will feel a pleasure in lending her assistance by finding a substitute. Angel Row 28 Octr i8i(). 7411. xxviii. 1817. April 7 Gentlemen, I appointed this day, which I Knew would be a holiday, to transact some business at a distance from Nottm beg you will accept the Bearer, as my substitute on the Watch and Ward, tonight — I am vrs J D Rogers 2 . . . The Magistrates of Nottm. 1489 fo. 75 b. 1 She was a pawnbroker. - Jeremiah Dummer Rogers, schoohiiaster, of St. James's Street, who tutored Byron (luring the poet's stay in Nottingham in 1799. l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 227 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1816-7 1817. July 21 Annuity Copy of a draft grant by the Mayor and burgesses to Mary Evison, spinster, of an annuity of £100 issuing out of 14 butchers' shops erected on the site of the Dark or Narrow Shambles at the east end of the Market Place, in consideration of £1000. 4063. MINUTES OE THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1817-8 1 81 7. Wednesday, 3 December [Addresses of condolence to the Prince Regent and to Leopold, Duke of Saxe and Prince of Cobnrg, on the death of the Princess Charlotte.] 3577 fo. 18-19. 1818. Thursday, 8 January Company for lighting streets with gas Your Committee Report That the following letter and Copy of Resolutions of a Meeting of several of the Inhabitants of Nottingham for forming a Company to light the Town with Gas in the execution of which it will be necessary to break up the Pavements in the Streets of this Town for the purpose of laying down the pipes, has been received by the Mayor and laid before your Committee requesting to know the sentiments of this Corporation in relation to the intended measure and your Committee having taken into their consideration the said letter and Resolutions recommend the Hall to express themselves favorable to the projected undertaking, but to request from the Promoters a Copy of the proposed Bill for the further consideration of the Corporation. Nottingm. 29th Deer. 181 7. Sir/ I beg leave to inclose a Copy of Resolutions entered into this day at a Meeting of the Inhabitants of Nottingham desirous of establishing a Company for lighting the Town or a part thereof with Gas and to state that in the pursuance of such Resolutions the Committee have met this evening and have directed me to request you will be good enough to lay the Resolutions before the Common Hall at your earliest convenience. The Committee have further directed me to state that in carrying the objects of the proposed Company into effect it will be necessary to break up the Pavement in the Town for the purpose of laying the Pipes, and that it is expected the Company cannot be safely formed without an Act of Parliament authorizing the Incorporation of the Subscribers. The Committee will be obliged by your communicating to me the senti- ments of the Corporation in relation to the present measure and particularly 228 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 whether the Common Hall will consent to the pavement being so broken up and will as far as in them lies give their countenance to the proposed Gas- Light Company. I am, Sir, Your most obdt. Servt. To J. H. Barber, Esqr. James Dale Mayor. Chairman. At a General Meeting of such of the Inhabitants of Nottingham as were desirous of establishing a Company for lighting the Town or a part thereof with Gas, held in the Exchange Hall on Monday, December the 29th. J. H. Barber Esquire Mayor in the Chair. It was unanimously Resolved ist That it appears highly desirable that a Company should be established for lighting the Town or a part thereof with Gas. 2d. That in conformity with the above Resolution a Committee be appointed to ascertain the probable expence attending the lighting of such part of the Town with Gas as is now lit by Common Lamps or such part thereof as the Committee shall deem advisable and the probable Receipts from the Commissioners for lighting the Town and also from private individuals. 3d. That the following Gentlemen be appointed a Committee with power to add to their number and that three or more have power to act. — The Mayor Mr. AUsopp Mr. Alderman Ashwell Mr. James Dale Mr. William Stretton Mr. Edward AUatt Swann Mr. William Hurst Mr. Edward Staveley Mr. Thomas Wakefield Mr. Samuel Deverill Mr. Samuel Bean Mr. Hedderley. 4th That the necessary Funds be raised by Shares of fifty pounds each, and that Books be opened at the different Bankers and Booksellers for the purpose of ascertaining to what extent the undertaking is likely to be supported. 5th That the Committee particularly direct their attention to the present Act of Parliament for lighting the Town for the purpose of ascertaining whether that Act may interfere with the present proposed undertaking and that the Committee also make application to the Corporation to learn their sentiments in relation to the present measure. 6th That as soon as the Committee have obtained the necessary Information they be instructed to call a General Meeting of those friendly to the measure. 7th That the Subscribers for more than one Share, have a Vote for each Share, and that no Subscriber be allowed to have more than ten shares. 8th That a Subscription be entered into for the purpose of defraying the incidental expenccs ; such Subscription to be returned in case the Com- pany should be established. (signed) J. H. Barber, Mayor. 3577 fo. 25-28. l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 229 Site of Barker Gate almshouses leased [The Annual Committee Report] That the Mayor has reported to your Committee that the Bridgemasters have received from Mr. Butcher and his Co-Purchasers the sum of two hundred and twenty-five pounds the Fine for the Lease for nine hundred and ninety nine years of the Land in Barker Gate on which the Almshouses stood. 3577 fo. 29. Street lighting Resolved unanimously upon the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Mr. Allsopp that this Body Corporate are perfectly disposed to grant their assistance to any Establishment which has for its object the promoting of the General Good of the Town of Nottingham and that they therefore give to the Gentlemen undertaking the Establishment of a Companv for lighting the Town with Gas the full Assurance of this Hall, that the Corporation will consent to the breaking up of the Pavement in the Streets of Nottingham for the purpose of laying down the Pipes and for other requisite works. Subject to the following Stipulations : — That proper specific Regulations be made enabling the Mayor of the Town of Nottingham for the time being at the expence of the Company, to secure in a summar}' mode (in case of default on the part of the Company) the perfect restoration of the broken up Pavements and effectually guarding the In- habitants from the accidental dangers to which the Public may be exposed at night, or otherwise, during the progress of the Works : — That the consent here expressed be not considered as granted exclusively to the intended Company : — That a nominal Annual Acknowledgement be paid to the Cor- poration, as Lords of the Manor, for the Privilege of breaking-up the Soil : — That no power be given to the intended Company to levy any Rate, or to compel the Inhabitants to take the Gas : — And that in case an Act of Parlia- ment be applied for a Copy of the proposed Bill be previously submitted to the perusal of this Corporation. 3577 fo. 30-31. Funds of Barker Gate almshouses Ordered . . . that the sum of two hundred and twenty five pounds in the hands of the Bridgemasters as mentioned in the foregoing Report of the Annual Committee be put out to Interest by the Bridgemasters on such Security as they shall approve to accumulate till a future opportunity arise for applying the money to the purposes of the original Charity or as near thereto as the circumstances of the day will admit and that the Bridgemasters for the time being do keep a separate account in their Rental of the said sum of two hundred and twenty five pounds and the Interest thereof and of the Security or Securities upon which the same shall from time to time be in- vested ^ 3577 fo. 32. 1 In 1826 the money was invested in two Flood Road shares (Bridge rental 2532, B, fo. 15), and new almshouses were built in Wollaton Street in 1835. This charity Avas founded by Elizabeth Gellestrope in 1543. 230 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 Folding of sheep on the Forest Mr. Thomas Wylde now states that John Winrow an Inhabitant of Basford turns his Sheep upon the Forest of this Town folds them and takes away the Manure Whereupon It is Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Ash well seconded by Mr. Joseph Heath that the Mayor and Mr. Wylde be and they are hereby authorized by and in the name of this Corporation to take such steps they may judge requisite and sufficient for preventing the matter complained of. 3577 fo. 37-38. Trent Bridge tolls Ordered that Mr. Alderman Ashwell Mr. Alderman Wilson Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow Mr. Thomas Wakefield and Mr. James Dale the com- mittee appointed for Fencing off Cooper's Wharf near the Trent Bridge be (along with the Bridgemasters) and they are hereby authorized to make, at the expence of this Corporation a sufficient Gate at the Trent Bridge for the more effectually enabling the Sheriffs or their Collector to collect the Tolls belonging to this Corporation and usually collected by the Sheriffs. 3577 fo. 39. 1818. Friday, 20 February Luddite prosecution Mr. Lewis Allsopp now brings under the consideration of this Hall the petition lately presented to the House of Commons by Francis Ward an Inhabitant of Nottingham in which he stated to Parliament (amongst other matter) That on the tenth of June one thousand eight hundred and seventeen when detained by the Magistrates of Nottingham "for being concerned in the Loughborough outrage, alluding as the Petitioner supposed to Framebreaking which took place in Loughborough in June, 1816, he the petitioner was taken to the Town Gaol, where (except what food his wife brought him) he had nothing but bread and water, felon's allowance, and slept in one of the dampest Cells that ever man was put into ; added to this his bed was not only damp but had a strong sulphureous smell, which rendered it almost intolerable thus he the Petitioner was taken from his abode of Comfort without reason or Justice and cut off from Society except in the day time being immured in a small room with a felon." And it is thereupon Ordered on the motion of Mr. Allsopp seconded by Mr. Thomas Smith — that the Gaoler be forthwith examined by the Hall And that Mr. Thomas Smith Mr. Nathaniel Need Mr. Richard Hopper Mr. Thomas Wakefield Mr. Richard Hooton Mr. Lewis Allsopp Mr. Martin Roe and Mr. James Dale be a Deputation from the Hall to view the Room and Cell in which the Petitioner was confined and report the Facts. Whereupon the Gaoler now attends and the Affidavit hereafter copied which was made by him on the second day of February Instant and transmitted by him to the Secretary of State for the Home Department detailing the circumstances of the said Francis Ward's treatment in prison, being read to him, he declares that the whole thereof is true and he further declares that the mixture of Manganese Salt and Oil of Vitriol in his said Affidavit mentioned was used by liim to l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 23I purify the passages of the Prison and tho' the smell therefrom might be unpleasant, its effects were not in any degree noxious, and he further states that the linen put upon the bed purposely for the said Francis Ward and used by him during his Imprisonment was perfectly dry good and clean And the beforementioned Deputation having personally viewed the Gaol and the several Cells for Prisoners under charge of suspicion of Felony, report that the Cell in which the said Francis Ward was confined during the nights in the month of June last is one of the best Cells in the Gaol, and is even at the present period of the year perfectly dry and further that the room up Stairs on the Debtors' side of the Gaol into which the said Francis Ward was removed and confined in the day time during his Imprisonment is a dry airy and comfortable room . The Examination of the Gaoler and of the Gaol being concluded Mr. Allsopp further moves and the motion being seconded by Mr. Thomas Smith It is unanimously Resolved that in order to give the most public contradiction to the statement made by the said Francis Ward relative to the Gaol of this Town and his Imprisonment therein, the proceedings now adopted and their result be published in the two Nottingham and in two of the London papers. The following is a copy of the Affidavit above referred to— Philip Bailey the Keeper or Gaoler of the Gaol of the Town and Countv of the Town of Nottingham maketh oath and saith that on the tenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and seventeen between the hours of nine and ten at night Francis Ward of Hollow Stone in the said Town Warp Lace Hand was by Mittimus in writing under the hand of William Wilson Esquire then Ma^'or of the said Town committed to the custody of him this Deponent as Keeper of the said Gaol on a charge of Suspicion of Felon}- until he the said Francis Ward should be further examined. That immediately on the said Francis Ward being delivered into the Custody of this Deponent he was put into one of the lodging Cells for Criminal Prisoners wherein was a Bed upon a Wood Crib two feet from the Floor with three Blankets a Rug Bolster and Linen Bolster Case, the floor of which Cell is Stone and the WaUs thereof were perfectly dry and free from damp and the said Cell is the most dry and best of any in the said Gaol, that the Floors of the said Cells are nearly upon the same level with the felon yard and they have all vaulted roofs and five of them (in one of which the said Francis Ward was so confined) are under the apartments occupied by this Deponent and the remaining three Cells are under the female criminal Prisoners Day room and the lodging room of the Turnkey adjoining, that the said Cells were then only part oc- cupied and this Deponent put the said Francis Ward into the Cell in which he lay as being the best and most comfortable that on the same tenth day of June this Deponent was using a mixture of Manganese Common Salt and Oil of Vitriol in the said Cells for the purpose of fumigating the same and if the said Francis Ward during his confinement in the said Gaol was in any manner annoyed by any unpleasant smell this Deponent believes it was occasioned by the said mixture that the next morning between six and seven o'Clock (the usual hour for unlocking the lodging rooms and releasing therefrom the Prisoners in Deponent's custody and shifting them into their Day Rooms) the said Francis Ward was let out of the said Cell and put into a clean drv 232 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 and airy room with a Fire therein on the Debtors side of the Prison and was therein confined the whole day (no other Prisoner being therein except John Brazier then late a WTiarfinger and Cornfactor also confined under charge of Felony) that about nine o'Clock the same evening (the usual hour for locking up the Prisoners in their lodging Cells) the said Francis Ward was again put into the Cell in which he had slept the first night — that on the morning of the eleventh day of the same month of June the wife of the said Francis Ward was admitted to him by virtue of an order in writing under the hand of John Houseman Barber Gentleman one of the Aldermen and Magistrates of the said Town and she had an interview with him the said Francis Ward in the presence of Deponent in the said Francis Wards beforementioned Day room as long as she chose to stop — that the said Francis Ward was confined in the said Gaol for three days and a half and four nights during each of the said days in the Room beforementioned and during each of the said nights in the Cell aforesaid — that on the second day of his said Confinement in the said Gaol the said Francis Ward's Wife again visited him in the day room aforesaid by virtue of an order in writing under the hand of the said John Houseman Barber and at this Visit she remained with him as long as she chose — that on the last da}^ (Saturday) of the said Francis Ward's confinement in the said Gaol his wife and daughter were with him for a considerable time in his day room aforesaid — that the said Francis Ward had the usual prison allowance daily during the time he was in the said Prison which is a loaf made of fine flour of the weight of twenty four ounces and about twenty hours old and water as much as he wished and he was daily supplied from his Family with his Breakfast Dinner and Tea which were alwa3's delivered to him as brought and also a pint of Ale was each night fetched for him by Deponent's Turnkey by his own desire — That the said Francis Ward never made any complaint whatever to Deponent of the Cell or Room in which he was so confined being damp or unwholesome or that the same were offensive or had in any degree affected or injured his health And this Deponent further saith that no Irons or fetters were put upon the said Francis Ward whilst in this Deponent's custody. P. Bailey. 3577 fo. 41-45. Gas Light Company : purchase of shares The Mayor moves that it be now taken into consideration whether the Corporation shall subscribe for any and what number of Shares in the Gas Light Company WTiereupon It is Ordered . . . that this Corporation shall subscribe for ten shares . . . 3577 fo. 45. General Hospital : recommendation of patients The Mayor now calls the attention of this Hall to the circumstances of this Corporation not recommending Patients to the General Infirmar}- of this Town and their not voting in tlie affairs of that Institution altho large original Benefactors to the Charity bj' having presented the Land forming the Scite of the Establishment and the same having been taken into the consideration of this Hall It is Ordered that the Town Clerk do write in the l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 233 name of this Corporation to the Governors of the Infirmary requesting to know if any and what objection exists to the Corporation Recommending and Voting similarly with other Donors or Benefactors And do also propose that, in case their Recommending and Voting be admitted the Corporation shall exercise those powers by and in the name of the Maj-or of this Town for the time being and in the same degree with Donors or Benefactors to the amount of one hundred Guineas. 3577 fo. 47. An Unruly pensioner The Mayor further states that all the said Occupiers [of the Corporation almshouses on Derby Road] apply to be reappointed to their respective Occupancies for the present year and he reports favorably of all of them as fit persons to continue in the enjoyment of the said Charity except Samuel Mabbott, respecting whom the Mayor feels it necessary to report very un- favorably and to express his opinion to the Hall that the said Samuel Mabbott is not deserving of the Charitv ; Elizabeth his wife having complained and her complaint being confirmed b}- the other Occupants of the Almshouses that the said Samuel Mabbott frequently beats and otherwise illtreats her (tho' in her seventy seventh year and married to him only eleven months) and the violent conduct of the said Samuel Mabbott having greatly disturbed the quiet and good order of the Institution. ^ 3577 fo. 47-48. Alleged trespass on open fields Your Committee Report That a letter has been produced to your Committee by the Mayor of which the following is a Copy : Nottingham 19th Janry 1818 Dear Sir In the month of September last William Smith and Jonathan Smith the younger, two Burgesses of this Town, impounded a Horse belonging to William Hopkin, a Housekeeper in Saint Mary's Parish but no Burgess for a Trespass upon the open fields of the Town. — Mr. Hopkin immediately replevied the Horse and subsequently removed the Plaint into the Court of King's Bench, where I have been under the necessity of entering an ap- pearance for the two Mr. Smiths and the Pinder — Mr. Smiths have acted upon the supposition that the Burgesses of the Town have an exclusive right to Stock the Common, and they have desired me to request you will be good enough to procure the sentiments of the Common Hall, as the Guardians of the Burgesses rights, whether or not the Hall will support Mr. Smiths and the Pinder in the defence of this Action and indemnify them from any risk in bringing the question to an Issue ; 01 if the Hall should be willing to support them at all, but not to that extent how far they may rely on 1 His removal from Almshouse no. 4, "by force if necessary," was ordered on 28 January, 1819. 234 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 support — as further proceedings must be had next Term which commences on the 25th Instant. Your early attention to this subject will be esteemed a favor. I am, Dear Sir, Your's sincerely To, J. H. Barber Esqr. Wm. Hurst. Mayor. That your Committee having taken the above letter into consideration deemed it of too much importance for them to express any opinion as to the line of conduct to be adopted by this Corporation and thereupon Resolved to refer the same to the Common Hall. 3577 fo. 53-54. Alteration of bed of River Leen The Mayor reports to your Committee that Mr. Hopkin Agent to the Trent Company has stated that the Company are desirous of altering the Bed of the old Leen lying between Noman's Parts belonging to this Corporation and a Close belonging to the said Company by filling up and reopening the same in a strait line in another direction each party reciprocally exchanging Land as the same may be affected by the proposed alteration. Your Committee therefore recommend to the Hall to appoint a Committee with full powers to treat and agree with the said Company to carry into execution the pro- posed alteration upon such terms as shall be deemed advisable. 3577 fo- 56-57- Trespass on open fields Ordered that the Town Clerk communicate to Mr. Hurst in the name of this Hall that the Corporation cannot answer the application made by him on the behalf of Messrs. Smith and the Pinder relative to impounding the Horse of Mr. William Hopkin a Housekeeper of this Town until furnished with Information of the Grounds on which the exclusive right of the Burgesses of this Town to Stock the Common is founded and that if this Information should be communicated in writing to the Mayor in a full and satisfactory manner he will lay the subject before a future Hall for their consideration. 3577 fo- 58. 1818. Tuesday, 28 April Savings hank Ordered . . . that for the purpose of publicly expressing the Sanction of this Corporation of the Provident Institution or Bank for Savings established in Nottingham in and for this Town and Neighbourhood, a Donation of Five Guineas be presented to that Institution . . . 3577 fo- 62. General Hospital : recommendation of patients The Town Clerk now produces a letter received by him from Mr. Thompson; which having been read is Ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows : l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 235 General Hospital near Nottingham 25th March 1818. To the Worshipful tlic Mayor Aldermen and Body Corporate of the Town of Nottingham — I am directed by the Chairman (Doctor Storer) of the General Annual Meeting of the Governors held this day to communicate the following Resolution inserted in the proceedings of the day. "Resolved That the Corporation of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham, through the medium of the Worshipful the Mayor for the time being, be entitled to all the immunities and privileges annexed to, and exercised by Benefactors of one hundred Guineas." I have the honor to be H. Enfield Esqr. Gentlemen Town Clerk Your most obedient servant Nottingham. Robert Thompson Secy. And the said letter having been read and taken into the consideration of this Hall It is Ordered that the Mayor for the time being be and he is hereb}' authorized in the name of this Corporation to exercise the several Immunities and privileges annexed to and exercised by Benefactors of one hundred Guineas to tlie General Infirmary. 3577 fo. 62-63. Landowners in the Meadows Mr. Richard Hooton now states that a proposal has been suggested by the Duke of Rutland that the different Land Owners in the Meadows of Nottingham should exchange Land for the purpose of having each owner's property laid together Whereupon It is Ordered that the Ma}-or Mr. Alderman Ash well Mr. Richard Hooton the Chamberlains Schoolwardens and Bridge - masters be and they arc hereby deputed by this Hall to confer with the Agent of the Duke of Rutland and with the several other persons interested for effecting the proposed Exchange and that such Committee do report their proceedings to the next or a subsequent Hall. 3577 fo. 68. Corporation bankers . . . your Committee also recommend to the Hall to ratify the appointment of Messrs. Fellows Mellor and Hart as the Bankers with whom the Cash belonging to Sir Thomas White's Charity is deposited by the Mayor as Treasurer. 3577 fo. 69. Effects of Samuel Kilboiirn at Police Office [Your Committee report] That the Mayor laid before your Committee an Inventory and Valuation of the Effects left by Samuel Kilbourn ^ at the Police office amounting to ninety three pounds one shilling and sevenpence and the Mayor also stated that Samuel Kilbourn has left about twenty five dozen of Wine . . . * Kilbourn was victualler of the Police Tavern. 236 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 Ordered that this Corporation do agree to purchase the several articles belonging to and left by Samuel Kilbourn at the Police Office for the sum of ninety three pounds one shilling and sevenpence and that the Chamberlains do pay him that sum. 3577 fo.71 and 74. Stalls in Market Place on non-market days Ordered that ... a Deputation [be] authorized in the name of this Corpora- tion to take such steps they may deem requisite for preventing the erection of Stalls and exposing for Sale of Drapery and other goods in the Market place of this Town on days which are not regular Market days, excepting Stalls for the Sale of such Articles of food as such Committee shall see right to allow. 3577 fo. 74. 1 818. Wednesday, 27 May Record of burgesses or freemen Ordered . . . that it be a Standing Order of this Corporation that the names of all persons hereafter to be admitted and sworn Burgesses or Freemen of this Town and Corporation be entered upon the Records of this Corporation in the following Order, namely first those admitted and sworn in right of Birth being the eldest Sons of Burgesses, secondly those admitted and sworn in right of Birth, being the second and other Sons of Burgesses having served an Apprenticeship of seven years, thirdly those admitted and sworn in right of Servitude only, fourthly those admitted and sworn in right of purchase and lastly those admitted and sworn in right of Gift. 3577 fo. 82. 1818. Tuesday, 15 September ^ Trent Bridge and Bridge Estate Ordered . . . that the Bridgemasters and the Town Clerk be and they are hereby directed to investigate and take the opinion of Counsel upon the nature of this Corporation's Interest in the Bridge Estate with a view of ascertaining their power of appropriating the same to any other purposes than to the maintenance of the Trent Bridges and of discontinuing for the present the Allotment of Burgess Parts from that Estate, it appearing that the Trent Bridge is now in a state of great Dilapidation and that very large sums of money will be wanted for its thorough Repair. Ordered that until the opinion of Counsel ... be obtained the Allotments of Burgess Parts on the Bridge Estate be and the same are hereby suspended. 3577 fo. 130. Under Sheriff Mr. Lewis Allsopp (pursuant to the notice ^ given by him on the twenty sixth day of June last) now moves the following Resolutions, that is to say: — "That the Sheriffs be desired to answer in Writing the following Questions- 1 Between May and September meetings of the Hall were solely concerned with applications for registration as freemen of the town. 2 The notice moved for "an Enquiry into the circumstances relating to the appoint- ment of the present undersherifi". l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 237 Whether Mr. Hurst resigned his Situation of Undersheriff prior to the late Election, and if so, At what time — and the name and age of his Successor, and what is the degree of Relationship of his Successor, and Whether his Successor held any and what situation under him, or had any professional Connection with him by way of Partnership or otherwise. Whether Mr. Hurst's Successor still continues to act as Undersheriff, and if not when he ceased to do so and who is now the Undersheriff. — Whether Mr. Hurst's Successor was a resident of Nottingham during the time he acted as Undersheriff, and if so, for what length of time he had been a resident, and if not of what place he was a resident, and what situation he was then in and of what place he is now a resident. Where the Business of the Undersheriff 's Office was carried on prior to Mr. Hurst's resignation, and also where it was carried on afterwards and particularly during the time of the Election and where it is still carried on. That the Sheriffs be required to state upon their words of honor as men of Character and Integrity, at whose request and for what reason they appointed a Successor to Mr. Hurst as Undersheriff during the Election." And the said several Resolutions being seconded by Mr. Richard Hooton, Mr. Thomas Smith moves the previous question which is seconded by Mr. Nathaniel Need and it, being put to the Vote, is carried by a Majority of 16 to 3 that the motion of Mr. Lewis AUsopp shall not be entertained by this Hall . . . 3577 fo. 132. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1817-8 1 817. January 17 The Corporation ... to Jno Attenburrow Dr Bill Deliverd for attendance on various Accidents — and Fractures to persons hurt at the Change Hall [in 1814 and 1815] £39 8 6 . . . Mr. Attenburrow having considerable payments to make ; will be much obliged in receiving this account. * 1839, I, 159. ii. 1818. February 14 . . . Pay Mr. Joseph Topping the Sum of Four shillings being on Account of bill for keys 2 to the Exchange . . . £040 J- H. Barber Mayor . . . 1839, I, 176, i. 1 He was not paid until 15 November. 2 Three keys of the old Exchange, possibly made at this time, are now in the Central Library. 238 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 1 81 8. March 25 . . . Pay Mr. Fitzwalter the Sum of P"ive shillings being on Account of Carving a Model for Ornaments to the Exchange Gallery . . . £050 J H Barber Mayor. 1839, I. 183, ii. 1818. May 8 Recei\'ed . . . the Sum of Three Pounds being on Acct. of Carving for the Exchge. Chimney Pieces and Grates 3^3 o o Jas. Officer. 1839, I. 189, ii. 1 81 8. August [8 J Mr. Staveley To Thos. Fitzwalter Senr. ^^ s d To Carving a Larg Flower for the Ceiling in the Exchange Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 10 - To Gilding do. . . . . . . . . . . . . i 10 - £3 - - vSettled Thomas Fitzwalter. 1839, I, 196, i. 1818. January 17 Newcastle [-under-L3'me] . . . Mr. Edwd Staveley Bot of Saml Bagshaw 200 — 3 Inch Pipes — 6d . . . . . . . . 500 3000 — Floor Bricks 1 — 87/- .. .. .. .. 131- 1000 — 8 Inch Quarries — 166/- . . . . . . . . 8 6- 20 — 6 Inch Pipes — lod . . . . . . . . 16 8 27 3 8 Sir— The 200 — Pipes were forwarded to you before I received your letter but the rest of the above goods I have sent by my own Boat which will be at Nottingham in a few daj^s. To make up the Load I have sent 4000 — Quarries. The remaining 3000 I beg to deposit in your hands for sale on my own Account. I have not yet introduced my Pipes for the conveyance of gas but have no doubt of doing so with success. Macclesfield is going to be lighted with gas and as that place is only about Twenty Miles from here I intend to make my first experiment there. I hope I shall be able to do so in time to undertake at least the laying of some part of Nottingham also — I am at present fully employed in laying Pipes for a New Water Work which Lord Stafford is establishing at Lane End where I have nearly Seven Miles of Pipes to lay ; but I shall so far increase my Manvifactory in Spring — as to be able to undertake two such engagements at once. 1 l*'or the new Shambles. l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 239 I have sent the 6 Inch Pipes I usually make — by mistake 20 have been sent instead of 12 — I am much obliged to you for the information about the gas-lights — Will you have the kindness to mention the Pipes to the Committee and inform me if they should be inclined to allow my introducing them at my own risk. I am Sir Your obedt Servt — Saml Bagshaw. 1 shall be obliged to you to let my Boatman have Ten Shillings if he should apply to you for money — I dare not trust him with much together. 1839, I, 200, i. 1818. April 2 Dear Sir, ^ As you are kind enough to trouble yourself to send the kind Donation of the Corporation I hope you will pardon my writing to say, I am still at No. 2 Sloane Square, where a letter (when due) will be most Gratefully received. 1 am obliged to apply thus soon — having now barel}- sufficient to last from one quarter to another, since I have lost the only little money I could call my own £25 pr annum, which to my limited Income, is a serious loss, particularly after being at the Expence of Lawyers about it, indeed, was it not for the kindness of the Corporation, & one other Friend, I must have been under the necessity of seeking some Employment, which neither my Eyes, or Strength, would have been equal to. I cannot live with greater eoconomy having only one room, this, to what I have been used to, is a great change, but as long as I have health, I will not complain, nor trouble you, further than to assure you I consider myself very greatly obliged to you for the Interest you have taken about me, I remain Sir Truly 2 Sloane Square Yours H Davison. Chelsea 1839, I, 247, i. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1817-8 . . . The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . 1 81 7 [Extracts] £ s d October 3 [Clerk] attending again on exam[inati]on of several persons suspected of bringing Quantities of base silver, for the purpose of uttering in the fair, . . . . . . 70 November 2^ Clerk attending the Magistrates at the Guard- house, Leen Bridge, investigating the nature of the Fray yesterday between the Military and the Inhabitants . . 34 1 Addressed to Mr. Staveley. Mrs. Davison had received ;£2o a year from the Corporation since the death, in 1804, of her husband, John Davison, who was Mayor 1801-2; the grant continued until her death in September, 1830. 240 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 November 24 Clerk attending this Evening at the New Theatre in Bottle Lane, with the Mayor and Alderman Soars, to disperse a Com- pany of Comedians, unlawfully acting a Play for hire, ^ . . . . . . . . 3 4 6095 : 3. [Extracts from a similar account} 1818 In the business of the General Election £ S D June 10 Writing by Order of Magistrates a letter to Lord Rancliff' s Committee requiring them not to parade the streets with Flags, . . 5 - Writing a like Letter to Mr. Birch's Com- mittee . . . . . . . . . . 5 - — the like — to Mr. Smith's — . . . . 5 - 6097 : 3. [Extracts from a similar account] 1818 In the Case of John Timm £ s d September 24 John Timm, Son of Thomas Timm of Apple Row, being missed by his Friends, under circumstances indicating a Probability of his being murdered, and his father having applied for a Warrant against Joseph Thorpe, a Private in the 33d attending at the Police Office, taking his Information, . . . . . . . . 6 8 October 3 Attending at the Good Woman in Carter- gate, taking Information of Ann Crafts, 6 8 6098 : 3. HIGH CONSTABLE'S VOUCHERS : 1817-8 1818. February 3 Tracts distributed at the Gaol and House of Correction in Nottingham by W Harding Chaplain From the Society for Promoting Knowledge Dr Stonehouse's Doctrines & Duties Directions to the uninstructed Admonitions against drunkenness 1 An early "little theatre". A room had been fitted up as a theatre by a number of boys and girls who gave public performances there, with printed "bills of fare", in spite of their parents' disapproval. A passionate love-scene was in progress when the Mayor's appearance put a stop to the proceedings, and caused great consternation. In view of their youth, the offenders were bound over. See Nottm. Journal, 29 Nov., 1817. (per hund) 50 (7) 3 6 25 (22 "4) 5 7 00 3 0 25(6) 100 25(4) I 6 I 6 I o 50 (6 " 3) 50 (6 " 3) 50 (6 " 3) 3 li 3 li 3 li £i 10 6J l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 24I Dr Woodward's Young Mans Moniter 25 (20 "4) 51 Young Woman's Monitor Against swearing Observance of the Lord's day From the Bristol Tract Society Homilies of the Church of England Lives of the Martyrs Tracts of different kinds Tracts from the London Society paid for by Mr Alderman Wilson order . . . Cash I " 10 " 6 Wm Harding. Town Rate 6189, G, 3. 1 8 18. Februar}- 18 The Treasurer ... To Saml Salmon & John Flude 1817 Making search at all the Public Houses in £ s d Nottingham by order of Dr Wylde for Bagatelle Boards and giving notice to the Publicans not to suffer gaming in their Houses &c- out 2 days Each @ 4s. per day . . . . . . . . . . o 16 o ;^o : 16 : o 6189, A, 32. The Treasurer . . Pay to Saml White Senr [1818] [Extract] £ S D February 26 Laying Informations Against Lee & Gray for Working on the Lords Day . . . . -40 6189, A, 36. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1817-8 1817. November 20 Licensed hours Ordered that all the Publicans of the Town of Nottingham be and they are hereby required to clear their houses of company at eleven o 'Clock every night and not to permit any person to be or remain Tipling therein after that time and they are also required not to sell Ale or other Exciseable Liquor on the Lord's day commonly called Sunday before five o'Clock in the afternoon except to private families between the hours of twelve and two for dinner or allowing a moderate refreshment to Travellers in case of necessity. 359 fo. 301. 242 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 1818. January 15 Land for the Lunatic Asylum Ordered that this Court ... do entirely approve of the appointment made of the Duke of Newcastle the Duke of Portland and Earl Manvers as Trustees of the Land lately purchased of Mr. Henson adjoining to and for the pur- poses of the General Lunatic Asylum near Nottingham. 359 fo. 375. 1818. April 6 Friendly society and Freemasons The Additional Rules and Articles of the Royal Chelsea Military Friendly Society are now filed upon the Roll of this Court . . . A List of the Members composing the Lodge of Free Masons being Number 63 upon the Registry and a part of the United Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Masons of England which said Lodge is held at the Milton's Head Inn Boot Lane ... is now registered upon the Roll of this Court . . . ^ 359 fo. 409. Savings bank The Rules and Regulations agreed upon for the Government of a Bank for Savings for the Town of Nottingham and its Vicinity are now filed upon the Roll of this Court pursuant to the directions of an Act of Parliament passed in the fifty seventh year of George the third entitled "An Act to encourage the establishment of Banks for Savings". 359 fo. 409. Goods exposed in the streets Ordered that all Shopkeepers be and they are hereby prohibited from placing and exposing for Sale their respective Goods and Wares upon the public Streets and Walks of this Town under peril of presentment or such other proceeding as the Law shall direct. 359 fo- 444- PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1817-8 1818. August 3 Extract from list of persons summoned for nonpayment of poor rate in St. Mary's parish Gravener Henson 2-0-0 — To pay \ in 7 Days, being in Prison 31 weeks. 6718. i. Papers attached to the examination of John Wheatley for uttering forged notes 1818. September 11 Dunstable . . . Sir I received your letter this Morning enclosing a One Pound Note purporting to be of the Dunstable & Bedfordshire Bank ; But as no such Bank exists, 1 The Warren Lodge, no. 604, held at the Talbot Inn, Long Row, was also enrolled. l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 243 I thought it right to set on foot an enquiry after the persons, whose names are set forth as partners in the pretended Bank & have learnt that this Morning a person who stated his name to be PEARCE of the Firm of Pearce Dunckley & Co wanted appartments to open as a Bank, & has I beleive actually agreed for such ; but before I heard of this circumstance the Person had taken Coach for Warwick & said he should return to Dunstable on Wednesday next & open the Bank on the loth of October. The Reason why I have not returned the Note by this Post is that if the Person or any others of his Party venture to make their appearance at this place again I shall certainly cause them to be apprehended and taken before a Magistrate. I have kept the Note merelv for the purpose of producing together with your Letter, on such occasion. That the transaction is altogether swindling and fraudulent cannot be questioned, because there not only is no such Bank but the parties are alto- gether strangers. I shall send the Note after Wednesday next, when if the person does not come again, I think it would be right to caution the Public against their Frauds by publishing the circumstances in the Newspapers. I am Sir Your obed Servant John Durham High Constable of the Hundred of Manshead. [Addressed to :\ Mr H. Enfield Town Clerk Nottingham. 6452, Ixxxiv. Public Office Bow street . . . Sir, I received \-our letter of the 9th instant with the supposed fictitious note. I am not aware that we can do any thing in the case ; having no specific charge against the party ; I sent a Constable with the note to Buckingham street, with orders to present it for payment ; and on refusal or no such parties being there, perhaps we might have proceeded, but unfortunately the Clerk when the note was presented to him instantly gave him the en- closed Bank of England note which I have ascertained to be a good one. We know of nothing criminal against them as yet, but as a matter of opinion I should suppose they are a complete nest of swindlers, and the public are much obliged to your office on being the first to unkennell the scoundrells, for I shall have an eye upon the Buckingham Street Branch, and apprize you of their movements. I am Sir, Your Obedient servant To Rd : Birnie Henry Enfield Esqr. Sitting Magistrate. 6452, Ixxxv. 244 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1818 1818. September 17 Nicholas Lane Lombard Street . . . Gentlemen In obedience to your Orders, I have personally taken charge of the Dun- stable and Bedfordshire Bank Note f[or] £5, delivered to Me this Morning and returned inclosed herein ; ^ and I beg leave to report to you that I proceeded in the first place to the Stamp Office, and there produced the Note, when the Stamp impressed upon it was admitted to be genuine, but there no such Bank at [sic] that appearing on the face of the Note is known, nor has any Banking Licence been granted to any of the Parties named in the Note. — The Gentlemen in the Office advised Me to go to Mr. Gwynne, the Solicitor for conducting the Criminal Prosecutions, now engaged at the Old Bailey Sessions ; and I accordingly went thither ; but Mr. Gwynne said the only thing the Commissioners of Stamps could do was to prosecute for the Penalty of £100, incurred by the Parties for acting without a Licence, and that he was unwilling to advise such a Prosecution against Persons from whom probably nothing could be recovered. — I therefore repaired to No. 10 Buckingham Street, Strand, which is a Lodging House of very respectable appearance ; and there I was told by a Woman Servant that Mr. Dunkley had had a Room in the House, as an Office, for about a Month, but that about a Week ago he had removed to No. 15 Salisbury Street, Strand, whither he desired that Persons enquiring for him might be referred ; and she did not appear to have any knowledge of any other of the Parties to the Note — I next applied at No. 15 Salisbury Street, where I found a solitary Woman Servant, who said She had orders to desire Persons calling to leave their Business or Messages in Writing, that She knew Mr. George Dunkley very well, he having been frequently there, and that he was at present in the Country about some Mistake or Blunder that had taken place ; that Dunkley was not the tenant of the House, but that Mr. John WTieatley, a single Man, at present also in the Country, was her Master ; and that She knew nothing about the Note, nor had She Money to pay it, or orders about it, and whether her Master was or was not a Party to the Note, or a Partner in the Firm of Pearce Dunkle}^ & Co. or George Dunkley & Co. She could not tell ; nor could I obtain further information from her. — Learning, however, upon enquiry in the Neighbourhood that the two Firms were well known at Bow Street Police Office, I there laid the Note before Mr. Connant, and stated to him the circumstances ; on which I was informed that a similar Note for One Pound had been received by Mr. Birnie, the Magistrate, in a Letter from Nottingham ; and that Mr. Birnie had sent it to No. [10] Buckingham Street, where a Bank of England Note of similar amount was readily paid in discharge of the other — I could there obtain no further information, save that a Person of the Name of Wheatley was well known in the Office as a notorious Character, and will accordingly be looked after ; but the Magistrate stated his Opinion to be that the Case, ^- A packet of the notes referred to in these letters, torn in half, is preserved with them. l8l8] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 245 as it at present stood, amounted to nothing else than a Conspiracy, which was an offence very difficult to be established with such Parties, and so numerous as they appear to be. — I wish that what I have done in this Matter may prove satisfactory — And I have the honour to be, Gentlemen Your most obedient humble servant William Duff. Messrs. Smith Payne & Smiths. — 6452, Ixxxvi. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1817-8 1818. March 24 Shambles mortgaged Draft mortgage by the Mayor and burgesses to William Ford Rawson, esquire, William Wilson, hosier, Thomas Radford, hosier, Francis Fox of Derby, doctor of physic, Charles Lomas Morley, esquire, and John Green, gentleman, of 9 newly erected butchers' shops built on the site of the Light or old Broad Shambles, at the east end of the Market Place, for ;^iooo. 4064. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1818-9 i8i8. Thursday, 5 November Evasion of Flood toll-bar Mr Alderman Barber now states to this Hall that great prejudice is sus- tained by the Flood Road Toll Bar from the use of the vacant Land lying between Coopers House and the Trent by the Boat Horses passing over the same and evading the Bar, and suggests to this Hall that by Planting the Land with Osiers it would be of advantage to this Corporation and would also prevent the evil abovestated, and also that similar injury to the Toll Bar is done by a Road being used through Mr. Armitage's yard at the Trent Bridge part of the Estate of this Corporation whereupon It is Ordered . . . that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Ashwell, the Bridgemasters, the Chamberlains and Mr. Dale be . . . appointed a Deputation to view the above premises and to take such measures for preventing the evils complained of, as they would recommend to the Corporation to adopt . . . 3578 fo. 14. Pasturage on common fields The Mayor now lays before this Hall, the following Address signed bv various Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham praying the support of this Hall to prevent the Incroachment upon the Commons within the liberties of the said Town by others than Burgesses turning Horses, Cattle or Sheep into the Open Fields thereof . . . 246 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 To Isaac Woolley Esquire Ma^^or. Sir/ We the undersigned Burgesses of this Town having viewed with extreme concern the Incroachments made on our priviledges by Strangers calling themselves Occupiers of Toft Steads, and being determined as far as in our power lies, according to the tenor of our Burgess Oaths to preserve inviolate and transmit unimpaired to posterit}', those priviledges we enjoy and have received from our ancestors, have deemed it expedient to present this humbly requesting you to lay our Statement before a Common Hall, and our ardent desire to the Hall is that as we view them our natural Guardians, we beg that they will take the same into their serious consideration and afford us such advice and assistance as they in their discretion and wisdom think meet in this matter of so much importance and we shall feel ourselves as well as many hundreds more of our brother Burgesses greatly Obliged. [Here follow 145 signaHires .] And the said Address having been read It is Ordered . . . that the same be taken into consideration at the next Common Hall and that the Town Clerk do in the mean time write to Mr. Thomas Goodburn Senr. the first Subscriber thereto informing him that this Corporation will most chearfuUy give all their Assistance to the support of the Rights of the Burgesses. 3578 fo. 15-17. 1818. Tuesday, 8 December [Address to the Prince Regent of condolence on the death of Queen Charlotte.] 3578 fo. 19-20. 1819. Thursday, 28 January Late attendance of members of Hall Ordered and unanimously Resolved, in consequence of the great Incon- ^'enience which of late has been experienced from the late attendance of the members of this Hall under the Mayor's Summons, That the Standing Order or Bye Law of this Corporation passed on the seventh day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety four be now revived subject to the alteration of a quarter of an hour's Indulgence being extended to half an hour And therefore It is now made a Standing Order and B^-e Law of this Corporation That in future every member of this Hall who shall not attend at a Common Hall duly summoned by the Mayor within half an hour after the time appointed, by the Guildhall Clock shall be fined and pay to the ]\layor (to be by him appropriated to the entertainment of the Members duly attending) the sum of five shillings for every absence, unless such absence be occasioned by Sickness or other reasonable cause to be judged of by the Hall. 3578 fo. 25. Road across Meadows to Wilford, etc. Ordered that ... a Committee [be appointed] to enquire into the nature of the Road leading from Nottingham to Wilford across the Meadows, whether the same be only a Bridle Road or a Carriage Road to any and what extent 1 819] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 247 and also to make similar enquiry relative to the Roads over the Hell Closes and King's Meadows, reporting the result of their enquiries with their recommendations thereon to the next or some subsequent Hall. 3578 fo. 27. 1 81 9. Saturday- , 13 March Nottingham Bill for recovery of small debts {Court of Requests) Mr. Richard Hopper now moves that this Meeting [of Council and Livery] do Petition Parliament against the passing of the proposed Act "for the more easy and speedy Recovery of small debts within the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham", in its present form not being in possession of sufficient Information respecting the several Enactments contained in the Bill, and that a Committee be appointed to communicate with the Com- mittee for procuring the proposed Act, to consider its several provisions, and to render them unobjectionable, but that this Meeting by no means pledges itself to support the Bill and the same being seconded by Mr. James Dale is opposed by ^Ir. Alderman Barber and put to the Vote and carried in the Afiirmative by a ]\Iajority of eight to two . . . 3578 fo. 30. 1819. Monday, 29 March Court of Requests Mr. Richard Hopper now reports that the Committee appointed at the last fleeting of the Livery have communicated with the managers of the Bill and that every disposition is manifested by those Gentlemen to meet the wishes of this Corporation. Mr. William Hurst now moves that this Meeting [of Council and Livery] Resolve that the Bill now before the House of Commons "for the more easy and speedv recovery of small debts within the Town and Countv of the Town of Nottingham" is an Infringement upon the Chartered Rights and Privileges of this Corporation, and Constitutionally bad in principle, that therefore this Body decidedly disapproves of the same, and the same being seconded by Mr. Enfield is opposed by Mr. Hopper, put to the Vote and carried in the Afiirmative twenty voting for the motion and six against it . . . Mr. Alderman Barber now moves that the Petition (now read bv the Town Clerk) against the passing of the proposed Bill, be adopted as the Petition of this Corporation and presented to both Houses of Parliament through the medium of Lord Holland the Noble Recorder of this Corporation and Joseph Birch Esquire and Lord Rancliffe the Members for this Town in Parliament and that the Mayor and any one Alderman be authorized and empowered in the name and as the act and deed of this Meeting to afhx the Common Seal of this Corporation to such Petitions and the same being seconded by Mr. Hurst is opposed by Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative as appears by the List of Votes, eighteen voting for the motion and five against it . . . Mr. William Hurst moves that a Committee ... be now appointed, empowered in the name of this Corporation to conduct the opposition to the said Bill in its several Stages and the same being seconded by Mr. Thomas 248 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 Wakefield is opposed by Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative as appears by the list of Votes, eighteen voting for the motion and live against it . . . Copy of Petition. To the Honorable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled. The humble Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham in Common Council assembled Sheweth That at the instance of certain Inhabitants of the Town of Nottingham, a Bill has been brought into your Honorable House for the establishment of a Court of Requests 1 within the said Town of Nottingham. That a similar Bill was brought into your Honorable House in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty five but by the wisdom of Parliament was not suffered to pass into a Law — that upon that occasion your Petition- ers concurred in a successful Petition to your Honorable House against the passing of the Bill on the following Grounds : — "that a very limited Credit to the Common Manufacturer Mechanic and Labourer is ever to be preferred to a more liberal and extensive one — that it calls forth the exertion of their diligence and Industry and by urging them to labour for the necessary support and maintenance of themselves and families prevents excess and intemperance the too frequent attendants of easy Credit, preserves sobriety, respect and decorum in the lower Orders of Society, and promotes and extends the welfare of the public in general — that the Petitioners from their long knowledge and acquaintance with the Trade and Manufactures and the Condition and Circumstances of the greatest part of the Inhabitants of the said Town beheld with dread and concern the numerous evils which would unavoidably result from the establishment of such a Judicature — the Publican and Retailer sanguine in the certainty of a short and speedy remedy for the Recovery of their demands and allured by the prospect of larger acquirements would hold forth a delusive and dangerous Credit to the in- ferior Class of People which would invite to Irregularity, gradually relax their Industry and ultimately involve numbers of them in Calamity and Distress not only to the entire ruin of themselves and families but to the great Injury and prejudice of the Trade and Manufactures of the Town — and that the Petitioners were the more firmly persuaded of the Impropriety and extravagance of a Tribunal not only for the above reasons but also from there being a very easy, ample and competent provision for the Re- covery of small Debts within the said Town by a Court of Record held once in every fortnight in which the Mayor and Sheriffs for the time being preside and also a County Court before the Sheriffs with Trial by Jury. ^ That your present Petitioners humbly urge to your Honorable House that 1 Courts of recjuests were set up in various places because the proceedings of sheriffs' county courts were dilatory and expensive for the recovery of small debts. They proved inadequate, because their jurisdiction was confined to sums of too trivial amount and to small districts, and were abolished in 1846. 1819] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 249 the same cogent reasons upon which the apphcation to Parhament for a Court of Requests in Nottingham was opposed and rejected in the 3'ear one thousand seven hundred and eighty five continue to exist in their full force at the present period. Your Petitioners therefore being impressed with the Conviction that more Evil than Good will result to the Community from the Establishment of a Court of Requests in Nottingham (where two inferior Courts already exist, and where a third Court, if introduced, will be an Infringement upon the Charters of this Corporation) and feeling on Constitutional principles the strongest Objections to a Tribunal which excludes the Trial by Jury and exposes the liberty and property of Individuals to the decision of a Court not emanating from the people according to the immemorial privileges of English Subjects, do pray that your Honorable House will not suffer the said Bill to pass into a Law . . . 3578 fo. 32-35. 1819. Wednesday, 28 April Non-attendance of members of Hall Ordered that the Town Clerk cause the purport of the Bye Law or Standing Order of the last Common Hall relative to the non-attendance of members to be printed at the foot of the Summonses, and that there be added thereto a Nota bene, desiring each Member who shall not be able to attend pursuant to the Summons, to signify forthwith his Cause of non-attendance to the Mayor or to the Ma3'or's Sergeant. 3578 fo. 37-38. 1 819. Wednesday, 4 August Private butchers' shops Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen, Mr. Richard Hopper Mr. Thomas Wakefield and the Chamberlains be and they are hereby appointed a Com- mittee (any three of whom on the Summons of the Mayor shall be competent to act) to enquire into and ascertain the number of Private Butchers Shops in this Town open on the Market days together with the names of the owners and situations thereof and that such Committee do cause the Charters and other necessary Records and Documents belonging to this Corporation to be examined in order to ascertain whether such Butchers Shops be or be not an Infringement upon the Chartered Privileges of this Corporation And that the said Committee enquire and report to a subsequent Hall their opinion as to the power of this Corporation to put down and prevent such private Shops. 3578 fo. 69. Mickletorn Jury and River Leen Mr. William Hickling now produces to this Hall a Report of the Mickletorn Jury of the twent}^ eighth day of April, a Copy whereof is as follows : East Croft River Leen silted up near its efflux from under the Canal, should be represented to the Corporation and the Town presented — The Leen should be cleaned out to the Kings Arms Sneinton — Opposite the Kings Arms a 250 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 quantity of stones are laid in the Leen which should be particulaily attended to — There are also several places in the East Croft, particularly one hundred yards below the Kings Arms which should be cleaned — In the second Watering place from the King's Arms the Land on the Sneinton side has encroached on the Nottingham Liberty several yards — this should be par- ticularly attended to in the East Croft as this encroachment goes through the whole extent of the said field or Croft ; — this encroachment seems to have its origin from part of the Sneinton people cleaning their side of the Leen — ^About forty yards below the last Watering place there is an encroach- ment on the Sneinton side of about three yards — At the third Watering place another encroachment and a heap of Stones in the Leen — An Encroach- ment has been made near the bottom of the Eastcroft by a newly planted Hedge — And the said Statement having been read and taken into consideration It is Ordered that Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Alderman Barber Mr. Richard Hooton and Mr. Chamberlain Deverill (with Mr. Staveley) be and they are hereby deputed to enquire into the above representations of the Mickletorn Jury and that they take such steps on the part of this Corporation as they shall judge expedient, reporting their proceedings to the next or a subsequent Hall. 3578 fo. 70-71. Trent Bridge tolls Ordered . . . that the Tolls at the Trent Bridge received by the Sheriffs of this Town be offered to the present Tenant Edward Elliott (who is under Notice to quit the same at Michaelmas next) at the yearly rent of one hundred pounds and that in case the said Edward Elliott shall refuse to become Tenant thereof at that rent^ that the same be forthwith advertized to be let by public Auction. 3578 fo. 71-72. Market tolls Ordered . . . that the Town Clerk do forthwith give Notice to the persons at present holding the Market Tolls that the Rents payable by them to the Sheriffs in respect thereof will be raised from Michaelmas next. 3578 fo. 72. 1819. Friday, 24 September Peterloo massacre The Mayor now states the object of this Meeting [of Council and Livery], convened pursuant to a Requisition addressed to him by several of the members of this Body Corporate, And afterwards Mr. Thomas Wakefield addressed the Meeting and upon his motion seconded by Mr. Richard Hopper It was unanimously resolved as follows : That the right of Englishmen publicly to assemble to make a Declaration of Grievances or to Petition for their redress is agreeable to the letter and spirit of the Constitution and that the free exercise of this privilege as 1 Elliot agreed to take the tolls. 1819] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 251 confirmed by the Bill of Rights is one of the best Securities of pubhc and personal Liberty. That from the Information which has transpired we cannot but consider this valuable right to have been invaded by the violent and sudden dis- persion of the Meeting held at Manchester on the sixteenth day of August last for though our Sentiments do not coincide with those who called that Meeting and we decidedly disapprove of the People assembling with Bands of Music Flags and other Emblems yet we are of Opinion that whilst the people composing that Meeting conducted themselves peaceably they were entitled to the protection of the Laws. On the Motion of Mr. Thomas Wakefield seconded by Mr. Richard Hopper It is further Resolved by a Majority of 17 to 6 . . . That the cruel conduct of the Manchester Yeomanry in the manner of their making and continuing an Attack on a peaceable unarmed and unresisting Multitude has proved their inhumanity as men and has disgraced them as Soldiers. On the further motion of Mr. Thomas Wakefield seconded likewise by Mr. Richard Hopper It was Resolved by a Majority of 16 to 7 . . . That we most deeply and sincerely regret that His Royal Highness the Prince Regent sliould by the advice of His Ministers have been induced on exparte evidence to express approbation of these violent and unwise proceedings. On the further motion of Mr. Thomas Wakefield seconded by Mr. Richard Hopper It was also Resolved by a Majority of 20 to 2 . . . That a General expression of the public Opinion can alone prevent these Transactions from affixing a Stain on that National Character of Mercy which it hitherto has been the proud privilege of Englishmen to possess. On the further motion of Mr. Thomas Wakefield seconded by Mr. Richard Hopper It was Resolved by a Majority of lO to 7 . . . That an Address founded upon the foregoing Resolutions be presented to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent from this Corporation. On the further Motion of Mr. Thomas Wakefield seconded by Mr. Richard Hopper It was Resolved by a Majority of 16 to 7 . . . That the Address now read be adopted as the Address of this Meeting and entered on the pro- ceedings of this Corporation. To His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales Regent of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland We the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham in Common Hall assembled approach your Royal Highness with the Assurance of our sincere attachment to your Royal person and to the Constitution of England as by Law established in 1688 and of our readiness and determination at all times to stand forward in its defence whether invaded by the ^'iolence of a misguided populace or by the indiscreet zeal of Constituted Authority. Considering the right of the people to assemble publicly for the purpose of making a Declaration of Grievances or of Petitioning for their redress as agreeable to the letter and spirit of the British Constitution, and one of the best Securities for personal Freedom it was with feelings of grief and regret that we heard of the violent and sudden dispersion of the Meeting held at 252 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 Manchester on the sixteenth day of August last for though wc do not coincide in Sentiment with those who called that Meeting and highly disapprove of the People assembling with Bands of Music Flags and other Emblems yet we are of opinion that as the Meeting was legally convened and the people composing it conducted themselves peaceably they were entitled to the protection of the Laws and that their violent dispersion by a Military Force was both unwise and illegal. We cannot refrain from beseeching Your Royal Highness to direct your Ministers that whilst they exhort the Magistrates and Constituted Authorities to execute the Laws with firmness against the Seditious and Evil -designing, they at the same time, admonish them to act with fairness and impartiality ; not becoming, from a mistaken zeal the first Violators of those Laws which they arc sworn to protect, and in particular that a Military force be not employed until the Civil Power shall have proved inadequate. Thus Sir your People seeing the Laws administered with equal Justice their returning good sense will lead them to forsake those illjudging persons who have only obtained a temporary popularity from the violent and injudicious measures made use of to put them down. Given under our Common Seal at the Guildhall in Nottingham the twenty fourth day of September one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. 3578 fo. 82-85. Trent Bridge improvement'^ Your Committee Report . . . That the following Letter has been addressed by the Clerk of the Trent Navigation Company to the Bridgemasters — Newark, 9 Sep. 1819. Gentlemen. / I am directed by the Trent Navigation Company to enquire whether you would permit them to make an Improvement in their Navigation by con- verting the second and third Arches at the North end of Nottingham Trent Bridge into one Arch by which means the passage of Boats would be much facilitated. — Your answer will oblige, Gentlemen, Your most obt. Servt. The Bridge Masters, Edwd. Smith Godfrey. Nottingham . Your Committee thereupon recommend the Hall to express their willing- ness to concur in the measure, but to request in the first instance a Com- munication of all particulars as to the mode and extent of the proposed alterations. 2 3578 fo. 91. Relief of distressed frameworkknitiers Ordered by a Majority of 11 to 5 . . . that this Corporation do subscribe the sum of thirty pounds in aid of the Subscription raised for the relief of 1 From the proceedings of the Common Council which followed the foregoing meeting of the Livery. 2 Resolved accordingly (3578 fo. 95). i8i9] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 253 the distressed Frameworkknitters and that the Chamberlains do pay the same to Mr. Beresford their Treasurer. 3578 fo. 94-95. Gas light pillars in Market Place Ordered that this Corporation do subscribe the sum of twenty one pounds towards the expences of erecting the Gas Light Pillars placed in the Market Place of this Town and that the Chamberlains do pay the same. 3578 fo. 95. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS Gaol 1818-9 [1818] A Bible for the use of the Chapel A Bible for the Women's Room A Testament for the Men's Room 12 of Watts' Divine Songs . . House of Correction Faur Testaments 8 of Watts Divine Songs Received Wm Harding:. 12 2 6 0 2 5 ^ TA 2 3 IKJ 4 0 I 6 Carriage I 6 7 ^ £1 9 10 609c ) : . 31- I8I9 January 18 March 26 . The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . [Extracts] Attending Meeting of Magistrates at the Police Office, specially convened to - deliberate on the propriety of establishing a nightly Patrole, when 9 Constables were appointed on that Duty, . . One of the Overseers appointed yesterday for Saint Mary's, having claimed ex- emption as being the Possessor of a Tyburn Ticket ; ^ attending Special Meeting of the Justices to consult on appointing another in his stead . . The Treasurer Bought of H Barnett bioo 6 8 660 1816 November 20 Cutting 3 Brass Seals for the use of the Police . . Reed 20 April 1819 H Barnett. 6100 : II, I, ix. 1 A certificate granted to anyone who secured the conviction of a felon, exempting the holder from all parochial duties in the parish where the offence was committed. 254 i8i9 August 14 28 30 31 September g RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l^I9 The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . [Extracts] £ s d Attending meeting of Magistrates to con- sider of the measures expedient in consequence of the public Meetings and Processions of the F.w.k's ^ . . . . 6 8 Attending a Meeting of the Magistrates on the affair of the F.w.k's carrying in the Frames to the Hosiers : when several Hosiers attended, . . . . . . . . 6 8 Drawing Public Notice against taking Frames from the Workmen by force . . . . 6 8 Attending with the Magistrates upon the Duke of Newcastle- at the Black's Head all day . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 Attending another meeting of the Magistrates at the Police Office, upon the F.w.k's bringing in Frames to the Hosiers, their mode of delivering them, &c Self and Clerk all day . .' . . . . 6 8 Drawing Notice relative to the removal of Frames, signifying that assistance, if necessary to resist force, might be obtained at the Police Office . . . . 6 8 Attending meeting of Magistrates at the Police Office, as to lighting the Office with Gas ; — and also upon the proceed- ings of the F.w.ks at the House of George Starr, . . . . . . . . 6 8 6102 : 3. 1819 June . . . Expenditure at the Police Office . . . [Extract] Received of Lord Rancliffes Committee for Meetings at the Exchange 17 10 - 6102 : 10. 1 Owing to the depressed state of the trade, the sufferings of the franieworkknittcrs were particularly acute during this summer, and processions of men, women and children were frequent. In order to compel the hosiers to adopt a schedule of prices for each description of work, "early in September, they resoh'ed to bring in their frames. These were drawn to the warehouses in borrowed waggons and carts, to which long ropes were attached, the workmen themselves pulling them along. Great numbers, many of them from the countrJ^ were thus left in the streets, at the hosiers' doors". {Date-book: 27 Dec, i8ig.) 2 Lord Lieutenant of Notts. He recommended that the surplus hands should emigrate to Cape Colony, and contributed ^^500 for this purpose. Nearly ;£4000 was subscribed, and about 300 families were remo\ed to the Cape. 1819] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 255 1819. December 2 Nottingham . . . St. Mary's Parish Overseer's Office. Below is a statement of Wages paid by the Overseers of St. Marys to Men employed in Cleaning the River Leen^ — An order for the Payment of the ballance due to us will oblige Your Mt obt A Barnett Overr. 1819 November 20 Wages paid to 88 Men employed in cleaning the River Leen . . . . . . . . 39 2 6 27 Do paid to 74 Men Do . . . . . . 36 18 - 76 o 6 Received from Mr T Wakefield . . 38-3 ;^38 o 3 6102 : 25, i. 1818. December 10 The Treasurer ... to Ed. Staveley [Extract] For making Survev and Plan of Standard Hill &c2 .. " £660 6102 : 33, i. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1818-9 1819. January 14 Medical treatment of prisoners Ordered that the Surgeon to the Gaol and House of Correction be desired to enter into a Book (which will be provided at each Prison for the purpose) the name and complaint of each Prisoner under his Care, the Medicine administered, and Orders for e.xtra Diet which he may give to each Prisoner. 360 fo. 60. 1819. April 22 Rateable property in the three parishes^ The total annual amount of the Rateable property in the Parish of Saint Peter in the Town of Nottingham is Three thousand and thirteen pounds and fifteen shillings as valued by Messrs. Staveley & Stretton and corrected by them up to this time. — 1 One of the relief works instituted to provide employment for the frameworkknitters. In spite of the date, this item is included in the file of accounts passed for payment at the Michaelmas sessions, 1819. 2 No. 4046 in the Corporation archives. ^ These returns had been demanded because St. Peter's parish protested against their assessment on the ground that the value of their property had decreased. 256 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 Verified upon Oath by Martin Roe and John Nunn, before us, in Pett}' Sessions assembled at the Pohce Office Nottingham the ninth day of March one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. Martin Roe Thomas Slater J. Nunn J. Wright f Churchwardens. Overseers. Isaac Woolley Mayor — C. L. Morley Aldn. The full and fair annual Value of the several Estates and Rateable property within the Parish of Saint Mary . . . now charged or assessed to the Poors Rate or liable so to be is Twenty thousands nine hundred and forty six pounds Given under our hands the 23rd. March 1819 Verified upon Oath by Samuel Saml. Deverill Churchwarden Deverill [etc.] Edwd. Allatt Swann Overseer John Brough Overseer N.B. The Canal Company stands valued in the above amount £245 which is now appealed against and if the Appeal is confirmed will reduce the above amount to £2071 o o. The full and fair Annual Value of the several Estates and Rateable property within the Parish of Saint Nicholas . . . now charged and assessed to the Poors Rate or liable so to be is three thousand nine hundred and seven pounds and ten shillings — Given under our hands the twenty third day of March one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. Verified upon oath by Willm. Melville William Melville [etc.] John Hadden F. Shuttleworth W. Chamberlin J. Armfield 360 fo. 97-98. Prison diet increased Ordered that an additional allowance to each Prisoner in the Gaol and House of Correction from the time of final Commitment or Conviction, be granted of half a Peck of Potatoes or half a pound of Cheese and two ounces of Salt per week but subject to reduction by the Visiting Justices in case of Mis- behaviour. 360 fo. 142-143. 1819. August 13 Disorderly conduct of prisoners We the Visiting Justices of the House of Correction ... do report to the General Quarter Session of the peace . . . that during the last quarter we have visited the House of Correction and found the same in as good order and condition as the extent and capabilities of the prison admit but we specially report that in consequence of the extremely crowded state of the Prison and its incapability of affording sufficient room or classification very Churchwardens . Overseers. iSig] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 257 outrageous and disorderly conduct has in more than one Instance been exhibited on the part of some of the prisoners requiring the presence of the Magistrates to effect is [sic] suppression. — C. L. Morley Aldn. J. H. Barber Aldn. 360 fo. 211. 1819. August 16 Street obstructions Whereas it appears unto this Court that the practice of placing Carts Waggons Carriages Timber and other Obstructions in the Common Streets and Highways in this Town has become a great public Nuisance And some serious accidents have thereby lately happened by persons running against them in the night This Court doth thereupon prohibit the repetition of those offences and doth Order that the several Constables of this Town be vigilant in noticing all persons who shall so offend in future and make presentment thereof at the ensuing General Quarter Sessions of the peace for this Town. Ordered that these Resolutions be published in the Nottingham News- papers for the Information of the public. — 360 fo. 241. 1819. September i Attempted escape from the Gaol Resolved that, in consequence of the nearly successful attempt by nine of the Felon Prisoners, in the Gaol to escape therefrom last night, the outer Wall of the Gaol next Middle Hill be built as High as the Inner Wall and that two Police Constables be appointed to keep Watch nightly until the Con- victed Felons therein be removed Also that Iron Spikes similar to those at the House of Correction be placed at the top of the Inner Wall on the inside and such other methods of Security adopted as the Magistrates shall deem necessary and that Mr. Staveley be employed to superintend the progress of the Work. 360 fo. 242. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1818-9 1819. June 14 Extract from schedule of persons summoned for nonpayment of poor rate in St. Mary's parish Jno Holbrook [Weighing machine, Derby Road] . . . . 2 16 3 1 He pleads exemption under an Order of the Trustees of Warrt. of I the Newhaven road empowering him to weigh Blocks of Distress f Stone coming to Nottm. Signed Alexr Foxcroft. Says it is under 43d G 3 he thinks. 6756, i. 258 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [iSlQ MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1 818-9 I 81 9. February 18 Glasshouse Lane Assignment by Matthew Hannah, joiner, with the consent of the Mayor and burgesses, to John Moss, machinemaker, for £80, of the unexpired portion of a lease of a joiner's shop in Glasshouse Lane.^ 5450 g. 1819. February 19 Annuity Copy of bond of the Mayor and burgesses to William Dealtry, gentleman, in ;£i200, for payment of an annuity of ;^5i for the term of the lives of Hannah his wife, and John Dealtry, his son, at the price of ;{6oo. 4070. 1819. May 7 Mortgage of Exchange frontage Fair copy of draft mortgage by the Mayor and burgesses to Thomas Carpenter Smith, hosier, trustee under the will of Stokeham Huthwaite, wine merchant, for £2000, of the Punch Bowl and Feathers, and 5 other adjoining houses or shops, forming the frontage of the Exchange. 4066. 1819. June I Annuity Copy of bond of the Mayor and burgesses to Robert Leeson, gentleman, and Christopher Swann, draper, in £550, for payment of an annuity of ;^4i 5s for the term of the lives of John Smith, hairdresser, "now of the Age of Eighty two Years, or thereabouts," and of Sarah his wife, "now of the Age of sixty eight Years or thereabouts," at the price of £275. 4069. 1819. June II Anntiiiies Copy of bond of the Mayor and burgesses to John Gibson, gentleman, "being now of the age of Sixty Years and three quarters of a Year and upwards," in £^500, for payment of an annuity of £-^o, at the price of £250. 4067. Copy of bond of the Mayor and burgesses to Sarah Unwin of IMansfield, widow, "being now of the age of Fifty seven Years or upwards," in £440, for payment of an annuity of £23 2s, at the price of £220. 4068. 1 See note on Rick's Garden, p. 21. iSig] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 259 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1819-20 1 81 9. Monday, 4 October Peterloo massacre The Town Clerk now produces and reads to this Meeting [of Council and Livery] a letter received by him from Lord Holland Recorder upon the subject of the late address of this Corporation to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent relative to the recent Transactions at Manchester which is Ordered to be entered upon the Records of this Corporation and the same is entered as follows : Holland House 30th Septr. 1 819. Dear Sir/ I received your Letter of 26th last night & I write to day to Lord Sidmouth to know when I can present the address of the Corporation to His Ro\-al Highness the Prince Regent — I should have great satisfaction in doing so, not only from the pleasure I derive in obeying any Commands that the Mayor and Corporation lay upon me, but from my entire and unqualified approbation of every word in the address and my conviction that it is not only right to feel as they have done on this occasion but judicious also to express those feelings in the temperate plain and intelligible manner which they have adopted — The Address is so well drawn up and the topicks so judiciously selected and temperatelv handled that I confess I am anxious that it should be made public as soon as possible as it will not fail to furnish a good model to others and indeed if a prayer for calling Parliament for the purpose of ensuring enquiry into the late transactions were added, I do not think that a more perfect model could be taken by any County Meeting for the regulation of their Resolutions and Addresses. With your permission I shall take measures to ensure the substance and object of your Address being mentioned in the public Papers but in the meanwhile I forsee an embarrassment on which I wish to receive the instruc- tions of my Colleagues in the Corporation before hand. Lord Sidmouth will tell me in his answer that the Prince Regent receives addresses and Petitions at his Levees — that he will inform me whenever a Levee is appointed — that no day is fixed for one at present and that, in the meanwhile, he. Lord Sid- mouth, will if I like it transmit the Address to His Royal Highness as the only two regular modes of presenting addresses are i, at the Levee, or 2, through the hands of the Secretary of State. You recollect that I have formerly had a Correspondence with a Secretary of State on this subject and have always declined transmitting a Petition to the Crown entrusted to my hands through any other, except I was specially authorized to do so by the Petitioners. On this occasion I should regret that any time should be lost and I do not think that a discussion or correspondence on the subject would be attended with much advantage as it can only divert attention from the main and more important object of the Address itself. On the other hand I cannot acquiesce in an arrangement so injurious to the right of Petitioning, 260 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 especially after having remonstrated against it without the express per- mission to do so from the Corporation and there is no denying that your address is one which in point of principle should not be entrusted to the official Servants of the Crown whose conduct if it does not arraign it directly beseeches his Royal Highness to correct. Perhaps you would authorize me to transmit it through the Secretary of State but instruct me at the same time to express your regret at a regulation which has so frequently compelled you to convey your humble prayers to the Cro\^•n through other hands than those \-ou had selected and to declare that your compliance with it on this occasion is not to be construed into an acquiescence in the reasons of an usage, which appears to be of very recent establishment, and tends either to intercept or delav the prayers of the people in their way to the Throne or at best to compel the Petitioners to convey those prayers through such as are the least likely to enforce them — will you do me the favor of requesting from the Corporation distinct instructions what I am to do in case no Levee is fixed and Lord Sidmouth offers to transmit the Address ? If they authorize me to transmit the Address I should then advise the immediate publication of the paper. — It will I hope do much good, it will I am sure do those who wrote and those who subscribed it great credit — I am, Hy. Enfield Esqr. Sir, Your obliged Town Clerk, Xottm. Vassall Holland. Mr. Thomas Richards now moves that the said Address voted by this Corporation be not presented at all which motion is seconded by Mr. James Lee whereupon Mr. Enfield mo\-es the previous question which being second- ed by Mr. Thomas \^'akefield is carried in the Affirmative by a majority of sixteen to one . . . It is unanimously Resolved upon the motion of Mr. Thomas Wakefield seconded b}- Mr. Jonathan Dunn, that this Meeting decidedly prefer and are extremely anxious that their Address should be presented to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent in person by their Recorder Lord Holland, Nevertheless they further Resolve that if any material delay be experienced by Lord Holland in presenting the Address personally to His Royal Highness, His Lordship be requested to transmit the Address forthwith to His Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home Department, to be by him laid before His Royal Highness the Prince Regent — but, in such case, this Meeting do request that his Lordship will be pleased, at the same time, to express the regret of this Corporation at^any Regulation which compels them to carr}^ their humble Prayer to the Crown through other hands than those they had selected, and to declare that their compliance with it on this occasion is not to be construed into an acquiescence in the reasons of an Usage, which appears to be of very recent establishment and which tends either to intercept or delay the Prayers of the People in their way to the Throne ; or, at best, to compel the Petition- ers to convey their Prayers through such as arc the least likely to enforce them. Ordered that the above Resolution he forthwitli transmitted to the Recorder by the Town Clerk. 3579 fo. 8-11. iSig] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 261 1S19. Thursday, 4 November Resignation of Head of Free School Ordered that the Resignation of the Reverend John Tophs of the Head Mastership of the Free Grammar School in this Town be and the same is hereby accepted and It is thereupon also Ordered that the Town Clerk do cause a Notice to be inserted in the Nottingham Journal and Review of the present and the next week that all Candidates for the vacant Office of Master of the said Freeschool are desired to send their names Credentials and References, to the IMavor, on or before the first day of December next. 3579 fo. 15. Silth from Tinker's Leen Ordered that the Meadows Finder be and he is now Ordered by this Hall to give Notice to the Occupiers of Land ni the Meadows to spread the Silth lately fewed from Tinker's Leen, and now lying on its Banks, upon their Lands. 3579 fo. 15-16. 1819. Thursday, 9 December Waste land on Mapperley Plains : work for unemployed It is Resolved that this Corporation will grant their consent as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham (and they hereby gi\-e and declare the same) to certain quantities of that part of the Commonable Waste within the Manor cahed IMapperley Plains being entered upon and appropriated to the [purpose of employing thereon the unemployed poor] by the respective Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said three Parishes or such of them as shall conclude to take the same,' for the term of five years (but without Lease) at the yearlv rent of five shillings per acre, payable to the Chamberlains of this Corporation half\early, and that Mr. Alderman Ashwell Mr. Alderman Morley and Mr. James Dale (with the Surveyor Mr. Staveley) be and they are hereby deputed on the part of this Corporation to determine and settle with the said Parish Officers respectively or with such of them as shall conclude to take the said Land what precise quantity of Land shall be taken by each of the said Parishes as aforesaid, to mark or otherwise divide and set out the same and to procure from the said Parishes respectively such Guarantee as they the said Deputation shall deem proper for securing to this Corporation the yielding up of the said respective parcels of Land to be taken as aforesaid at the expiration of the said term of five years — for ensuring a sufficient fencing of the said Land to be taken as aforesaid from the other parts of Mapperley Plains \\'ithout expence to this Corporation, and for due pavment of the said ^^early rents — And it is further Resolved that the said Rents when received shall be (as recommended by the Annual Com- mittee) applied under the direction of this Corporation to the Improvement of the Commons and Waste Lands of the Manor of Nottingham. Ordered that a copy of this Resolution be sent by the Town Clerk to each of the 3 parishes. 3579 fo. 21-22. 262 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1819 Election of Head of Free School At this Hall (William Soars Esquire Mayor and Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow and Mr. Alderman Wilson the Schoolwardens or Guardians of the Freeschool founded bv Dame Agnes Mellors Widow, being present and taking part therein) the Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council and Schoolwardens or Guardians (together being above eight in number) proceeded to an Election of a Head Master of the said Freeschool, in the room of The Reverend John Toplis who resigned the said Headmastership on the third day of November last, when The Reverend Robert Wood Doctor in Divinity was upon the motion of Mr. Alderman Wilson seconded by Mr. Alderman Ashwell, unani- mously elected Head Master of the said Freeschool upon entering into the Bond hereafter copied To hold the same with the like Salary and Emolu- ments as were enjoyed by the late Head Master — but subject to the terms and Conditions contained in the said Bond And the said Doctor Wood now appears before this Hall and accepts the said Office to which he hath been so elected as aforesaid, and thereupon executes in the presence of this Hall the said Bond . . . ^ 3579 fo. 22-23. i8ig. Wednesday, 29 December Application for land by St. Nicholas's vestry The Mayor now lays before this Hall a letter received by him from Mr. Haddon, Churchwarden and Chairman of a Vestry Meeting of the Parish of Saint Nicholas in this Town which having been read is Ordered to be entered amongst the Proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered as follows : At a Vestry Meeting held of the Parish of Saint Nicholas on the 23rd December 1819. Resolved that an application be made to the Mayor of Nottingham for permission to occupy for the term of five years a portion of Land not exceed- ing twenty acres for the benefit of Poor of said Parish on the Forest near to New Radford. To His Worship the Mayor John Hadden, Churchwarden of Nottingham. Chairman. Whereupon It is Ordered that the Town Clerk do inform Mr. Hadden that the Corporation having after mature consideration refused upon an applica- tion from one of the other Parishes to give consent to the breaking up of the Waste Land upon the Forest, this Hall therefore decline to grant the per- mission solicited by the Parish of Saint Nicholas, and refer Mr. Hadden to the Resolution or Order of Hall which was passed on the ninth Instant giving the consent of the Corporation to the appropriation of the Waste Lands on Mapperley Plains for the purposes mentioned in Mr. Hadden's letter, a Copy of which Resolution was transmitted (pursuant to the directions of the Hall) to the Parish Officers of Saint Nicholas as well to the Parish Officers of Saint Mary and Saint Peter. 3579 fo- 32-33- 1 See Toplis's bond, pp. 50-51. l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 263 1820. Wednesday, 12 January Election of iisher of Free School The Mayor now produces and lays before this Hah the several Letters and Credentials of the undermentioned Candidates for the Vacant Ushership of the Free Grammar School of this Town, namely, The Reverend Samuel Lund, Mr. Richard Wayman of Olveston near Thornbury, The Reverend Edward Creswell of Radford and Mr. John Mitchell of Worksop, Nottinghamshire. At this Hall, (William Soars Esquire Mayor, and Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow and Mr. Alderman Wilson the Schoolwardens or Guardians of the Free School founded by Dame Agnes iVIellors Widow being present and taking part therein) the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Schoolwardens or Guardians (together being above eight in number) proceeded to an Election of an Usher of the said Freeschool in the room of the Reverend Robert Wood Doctor of Divinity, who was on the ninth day of December last elected to the Office of Head Master of the said Freeschool, whereupon Mr. Alderman Ash well nominates The Reverend Samuel Lund now or late of Colsterworth, to the said vacant Office of Lusher, which nomination is seconded by Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow, and the said Nominee being now present, and informed that the number of the Scholars, to be placed under the care of the Head Master and Usher of the said School, may possibly be increased, is asked whether he be willing to accept the said Office under this possible increase, to which he replies that he is willing to accept the said Office upon the above terms And thereupon the said Samuel Lund, is unanimously elected Usher of the said Freeschool, upon entering into the requisite Bond To hold the same with the like Salary and Emoluments as were enjo5^ed by the late Usher, but subject to the Terms and Conditions to be contained in the said Bond. 3579 fo. 35-36. 1820. Tuesday, 29 February \Address to King George IV, expressing the Corporation's sympathy on the death of his father, George III , congratulation on his accession to the throne, and abhorrence of the Cato Street conspiracy.'] 3579 fo. 37-39. 1820. Friday, 17 March A Junior Councillor interrupts proceedings of Hall The Proceedings of this Hall were suddenly prevented by Mr. James Lee one of the Junior Council who entered with great violence of Language and caused the Hall to be immediately dissolved. 3579 fo- 55- 1820. Friday, 21 April Admittance of hoys to Free School Ordered that for the future two Scholars in addition to the present standing Number be placed under the care and tuition of the Usher of the Free School for the time being, such two additional Scholars to be appointed in the same 264 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182O manner and subject to the same Rules Laws and Regulations as the Scholars already in the said School, and that the Town Clerk do communicate this order to the Reverend Samuel Lund the Usher. ]\Ir. Thomas Richards opposes the present appointment of any Boys as Supernumeraries to be admitted into the Free School when future Vacancies shall occur and his opposition being seconded by Mr. Richard Hooton, Mr Alderman Allen moves (seconded by Mr. James Dale) that the recommenda- tion of the Annual Committee shall be adopted and that the several Boys named in their Report shall be admitted into the Freeschool accordingly, and the same being put to the Vote is carried in the Affirmative . . . And it is therefore Ordered that the said several Boys be admitted in conformity with the Report of the Annual Committee, the Schoolwardens, at the same time being, by this Hall, desired to examine each Boy before admission in order to ascertam whether he be qualified by previous sufficient instruction in reading and writing, reporting to the next or some subsequent Hall the name or names of any Boy or Boys who may be found not so qualified, pur- suant to the Standing Order of Hall of the fourteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fourteen And it is further Ordered that the Town Clerk do sign a Certificate in the usual manner containing the names of the several Boys now elected and the substance of this order. 3575 fo. 62-03. 1820. Monday, 8 May Mickleiorn Jury and wall built by the Duke of Newcastle The Town Clerk now produces and reads a Report made by the Jur\' of the last Court Leet of the Manor of Nottingham and the same is Ordered to be entered and is entered as follows : The Mickletorn Jury have to make the following Special Report to the Corporation. That a Wall is about erecting by his Grace the Duke of Newcastle on the North East side of the Pales of Nottingham Park which appears to the Jury to be an Encroachment upon the public Highway, but it being doubtful whether such Encroachment be within the limits of the Town of Nottingham or in the County the Jury do not deem it prudent to take any active pro- ceedings without first consulting and receiving the Instructions of the Common Hall. jno Stevens Howitt, Foreman. And the said Report having been taken into consideration It is Ordered that Mr. Deputy Mayor, Mr. Alderman Wilson Mr. Enfield, Mr. Hopper Mr. Wakefield and Mr. Dale be and they are hereby deputed and fully authorized to enquire into and ascertain whether the Foot Road adjoining the North East Side of Nottingham Park and called the Rope Walk be within the limits of the Town of Nottingham, and also how far the persons emploj'ed by the Duke of Newcastle have encroached upon the said Road And further whether a Carriage Road to the Park past the Infirmary Wall or from Butt D3-ke can be legally claimed on the part of the Duke of Newcastle, and that the}^ report to the next Common Hall the result of their enquiries. 3579 fo. ^o. l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 265 Presentation of freedom of Borough Mr. Thomas Richards now gives notice that he will at the next Hall Day move that William Humphries be presented with his Freedom and also the following persons, namely, The Reverend John Burnside of Plumptre, The Reverend John Burnett Stewart of Standard Hill, The Reverend Leonard Chapman, Angel Row, The Reverend Thomas Thorpe, \Mlford, The Rever- end Richard Horskin, The Reverend George Herbert, Bulwell, The Reverend Hurt, Linb3% The Reverend John Rolleston, Burton Joyce, The Rever- end Edward Levett Thoroton, Colwick, The Reverend George James Cleaver, Holme Pierrepoint, The Reverend Edward Smith, Cotgrave, The Reverend Henry Nicholson, D.D., Nottingham, The Reverend Clifton, Chfton, The Reverend Thomas Bigsby, Arnold, The Reverend William Wilkinson, Bramcote, The Reverend William Harding, Sawley, The Reverend John Eyre, Archdeacon of Nottinghamshire, The Reverend John Henrv Brown, Cotgrave, The Reverend John Smith, Aldercar, The Reverend Smith, ToUerton, The Reverend Barrow, L.L.D. Southwell, The Reverend John Thomas Becher, Southwell, The Reverend Thomas Still Basnett, Southwell, The Reverend John Edge, Strelley The Reverend Robert Lowe, Bingham, The Reverend Alfred Padley, Aylsford Hall, Colchester, The Reverend Thomas Leeson Cursham, Mansfield, The Right Honorable Henry Lord Middleton, Wollaton, Frederick Robinson, ^Ir. Hurst here interrupts Mr. I^chards and moves that the first Notice only of moving the Freedom to William Humphries be entered on the Hall Book, as a Notice upon which this Corporation will take future proceedings, and that, in conformity with the regular practice of this Hall neither Mr. Richards nor any other Member, be allowed, (if objected to) to include in any Notice of moving the Freedom, the name of more than one person, nor to give a second or further similar notice, during the same Hall, until e^■ery other Member shall have had an opportunitv, also of giving a like Notice, and the same being seconded by Mr. Thomas Wakefield, is opposed by Mr. Thomas Richards, and such opposition being seconded by Mr. Richard Hooton, the motion is put to the Vote, and carried 'in the Affirmative . . . and thereupon the same is Ordered accordingh' and the Notice given by Mr. Richards is confined to the said William Humphries. 3579 fo. 87-88. 1820. Wednesday, 17 May Building of Park wall by the Duke of Newcastle The Deputation appointed b}' the Hall to confer with the Steward of the Duke of Newcastle upon the subject of the new Wall which is erecting, under his Grace's Orders, upon the North side of the Park Pales, Report. That the}' attended at the spot, accompanied b3' the Duke's Steward (Mr. Curtis) and represented to him that the Corporation considered the building of a Wall and enclosing the Ground, on the North Side of the Pales to be an Encroachment upon the Highway — but that such Encroachment and enclosure being, at present, in the County of Nottingham the Corporation did not interfere — and they represented to the Steward the expediency of placing in the possession of the Corporation, and of the Duke, a plan of the 266 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182O new alterations, for the purpose of manifesting at all times hereafter the line, or Scite of the Park Pales, in order to guard against any future extension of the Duke's Claim of Land, or Road, on the outside of the Pales beyond the legal Distance from such Pales and the Deputation remonstrated against a Carriage Road being made from Park Row or Mount Street to the Park or along the Rope Walk. That Mr. Curtis stated to the Deputation that the Duke was considered to be legally entitled to eighteen Feet of Land from the Pales, and that he had an absolute right to build upon it, or enclose it, or appropriate it as he pleased — that in order to guard against any future extension of this Claim beyond the stated distance from the Pales he would propose to the Duke that Iron Posts should be driven into the Ground in different Parts of the line of the Pales — and he did not express any objection to a Plan of the alterations and the Scite of the Pales being made by Mr. Staveley and Mr. Stretton at the equal expence of the Duke and of the Corporation — and, with respect to the Carriage Road, the Duke's Steward stated that a Carriage Road along the Infirmary Wall to the Park was considered to belong legally to the Duke, but that it was intended to be used only for the purposes of the new Gardens and that no Horse or Carriage Road along the Rope Walk was intended or would be allowed. The Deputation therefore recommend the Hall to direct Mr. Staveley to make a plan, to be kept amongst the Records of this Corporation, delineating with accuracy, the Line or Scite of the Park Pales on the North East side of the Park, and also the alterations which are now making by the erection of the new Wall. The Deputation further Recommend the Corporation to take the necessary Measures for preventing a Carriage Road being made from Mount Street or Park Row to the Park — the Deputation being of Opinion that the Duke has not any right to such Road. And the said Report having been taken into consideration by this Hall — It is Ordered that the said Deputation (Mr. Alderman Ashwell, being now- added thereto) be and they are hereby authorized to enquire further into the power of this Corporation, or of the Overseers of the Highways to prevent the Road leading to the Park, from Park Row and Mount Street, being used as a Carriage Road, and that they report to the next Hall, the course they will recommend this Corporation to adopt. Ordered that Mr. Staveley do make a Plan, to be preserved amongst the Records of this Corporation, of the Line or Scite of the Park Pales on the North East Side of Nottingham Park, and also of the Alterations which are now making there by the erection of the New Wall and Enclosure of part of the Land immediately contiguous to the Park Pales. Ordered that the said Deputation do and they are hereby authorized to enquire, and to report to tlae next Hall, whether the Ropehouse built on the outside Nottingham Park and near the top of Park Row, belongs to this Corporation or to the Duke of Newcastle. 3579 fo- 91-92- l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 267 1820. Thursday, 8 June Application of Junior Councillor for admission to Charterhouse Resolved that this Corporation assist Mr. John James one of the Junior Council in obtaining the situation of a Pensioner in the Charter House. 3579 fo. no. 1820. Friday, 16 June ^ Validity of election of Mayor questioned Mr. Richard Hopper now moves that Whereas an Information in Quo Warranto has been filed in the Court of King's Bench against William Soars Esquire the present Mayor of this Corporation to shew by what authority he claims to be Mayor (into which Office he was regularly and duly elected and admitted by the Mayor, Recorder Aldermen Common Council and Livery of this Corporation on the twenty ninth day of September last) It be therefore Resolved that this Hall do agree to save harmless and indemnify the said William Soars against all Costs Charges and Expences which he has already or may hereafter sustain expend or be put unto bv reason of the said Information in Quo Warranto, which Motion is seconded by Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow and the same being opposed by Mr. Thomas Richards and such opposition seconded by Mr. Richard Hooton it is put to the Vote and the motion carried in the Affirmative . . . Mr. Richard Hopper secondly moves That this Corporation do appoint John Ashwell John Allen, William Wilson Charles Lomas Morley John Houseman Barber and Isaac Woolley Gentlemen Aldermen of the said Town with Mr. Richard Hopper and Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow be [s^'c] a Committee with full power and authority (or an}- three of them) to conduct and manage the defence of the said William Soars in relation to the validit}' of his Election to the said office of Mayor And that the Town Clerk take such legal Steps at the expence of this Corporation under the direction of the said Committee as he may be advised or consider to be material or conducive to the defence of the said William Soars and in support of the ancient and legal mode of electing and admitting persons into the said Office of Mayor of the said Town and that the said Committee be fully authorized to audit and settle and order payment by the Chamberlains of all such expenditures or Bills as may be made and appear to be due to the Town Clerk from this Corporation in consequence of any proceedings had in pursuance of the present Orders of Hall or incurred previous hereto by the said William Soars in relation to the said Information which lastmentioned motion is seconded by Mr. Octavius Thomas Oldknow but being opposed by Mr. Thomas Richards and his opposition being seconded by ]\Ir. Richard Hooton it is put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative. 3579 fo. 115-116. 1 So much business came before the Hall that 26 motions were put to the vote at this meetins;. 268 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINCxHAM [1S2O 1820. Wednesday 5 July Widening of Park Row The Committee appointed by the Common Hall the eighth and seventeenth days of May last on the subject of the projected Carriage Road to the Park by the Infirmary Wall or Park Row, Report that it has been stated to them by Mr. Alderman Barber and Mr. Dale that the Inhabitants of Park Row have it in contemplation to endeavour to widen the Road up Park Row by the purchase of a strip of Land from Mr. Melville along the whole front and Therefore the Committee, considering that the proposed Purchase and alteration may render it unnecessary to institute any proceedings on the part of the Corporation, in relation to the Road in question, submit these new circumstances to the Hall and request the further directions of the Cor- poration. And the said Report having been taken into consideration It is Ordered that the said Committee be authorized and requested to enquire further into the circumstances of the projected Improvement and to act for this Corpora- tion in relation thereto and to the original purpose of their appointment as they shall on further consideration judge best, reporting their proceedings to a subsequent Hall. 3579 fo. 133-134- 1820. Wednesday, 27 September Clay for Mapperley brickmakers The Committee appointed at a Hall held the thirtieth Ultimo, with power to arrange and parcel out to the Brickmakers on Mapperley Hills the Lots of Land to be by them respectively occupied for the getting of Clay and to settle the terms and Conditions upon which they are respectively to hold the same, Report to this Hall that they met the Brickmakers and suggested to them that from Lady Day next each Brickmaker shall become Tenant to this Corporation for his Brickyard and pay sixpence for every thousand Bricks to be made by him the quantity to be ascertained from the Excise Books, and that this proposition was generally approved. Whereupon the Com- mittee recommend that Notices to quit be forthwith given to the several Brickmakers and that the present Committee be empowered to carry the above proposition, into effect, And it is therefore now Ordered that the said Committee (consisting of Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Alderman Barber, Mr. Thomas Wylde and Mr. James Dale, with Mr. Staveley) be and they are hereby authorized to take the necessary steps for the completion of the measures recommended by them reporting their proceedings to the Hall. 3579 fo. 199-200. Trent Bridge tolls The Town Clerk now reports to this Hall that information has been com- municated to him by the Collector of the Trent Bridge Tolls that it is intended to contest the right of this Corporation to part of those Tolls Whereupon it is Ordered that the Mayor for the time being Mr. Alderman Barber Rlr. William Hurst and Mr. James Dale be and thc}^ are hereby deputed and authorized, in case such Opposition shall be ma(l(\ to take such steps as they l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 269 shall judge expedient for ascertaining the Right of this Corporation to any such Toll as may be disputed and to report to a subsequent Hall their opinion as to the course which it will behoove this Corporation to pursue. 3579 fo. 202. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1819-20 1S20. September 29 Received of Messrs. Seals & Homer, Chambs the sum of Eighty nine pounds 7/9 on account of the Costs incurred in defending W Soars Esqr. Mayor agt. the proceeds, instituted agt him for nonconformity relating to Sacramt. /89 7 9 For H. Enfield Saml. Moore. 1S41. I, 236. 1819 November 2 December 17 1820 January 15 20 26 February 3 12 SCHOOLWARDENS' ACCOUNTS: 1819-20 Freeschool pr. Dr \\'ood Dr. to Jonathan Dunn, Printer Bookseller, &c. &c. 2 Entick Latin Dicty . . I Watts Gr[eek] Lexicon I Piggotts' Key to Gr[eek] Gr[ammar] I Dawsons Lexicon 3 Bradley's Ovid 4/6 . . 3 Valpys Virgil . . 1 Valpys do with Notes 4 Enticks Latin Dictiony 6 Eton Latin Gramm . . 6 — Greek — . . 2 Goldsmiths' Geography 4 Ruddimans Gr[eek] G[rammar 8 Eaton [sic] Latin Gr[ammar] 12 Greens Vocabulary . . 8 Goldsmiths Eng[lan]d 2 Sequel to Reader 12 Murrys Abridgement. . 6 — Reader . . 2 Baileys Ovid . . 6 Mavors Grk Grammar Printing 12 Rules of the School 2 Pasted on Boards Nottingham. 12 - 12 - I 6 9 - 13 6 12 - 7 I 4 12 18 7 6 16 18 I 12 9 12 I 7 9 15 8 6 270 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM Februar}' 17 April 12 4 Eton Latin Grammar 12 Corderii's 4 Vocabulary 2 Ceciro de Offici[is] 2 Entiks Latin Dicty . Settled May 5 1820 J. Dunn. [1820 I u — 4 - . . 6 - 13 - 12 - £17 4 - 2125 : 44- COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1819-20 . . . The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . 1 819 [Extracts} £ s d October 12 Drawing notice to prohibit the exhibition of an effigy by the F.w.ks, when bringing home the Frames, . . . . . . 6 8 November i Letter to Mr. Illingworth to ascertain the power and jurisdiction of Lord Lieutenant of Notts in the Town of Nottingham, . . 5 - 9 Drawing public notice that a Mad dog had escaped, and had bitten several dogs and some children, and requiring owners of Dogs to confine them, . . . . 6 8 12 Attending meeting of Justices and other gentlemen to devise measures for setting to work the unemployed and destitute poor; when a Committee was appointed ^ 6 8 December i Drawing Notice prohibiting the exercising of horses in Castlegate, . . . . . . 6 8 10 Attending upon Mr. Leeson, and upon Mr. Alderman Morley, on the intended occu- pancy of Bromley house by the Military : when an Agreement was determined on, 2 6 8 Letter to Colonel Morland for undertaking to give up the house on a months notice 3 4 18 Letter to Mr. George Stretton requiring him to communicate to Magistrates his in- formation as to the practice of secret drilling . . . . . . . . . . 5 ~ 1 See note i, p. 255. 2 Elaborate precautions were being taken against another suspected disturbance; actually, nothing unusual occurred. l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 27I December 29 Attendances, in consequence of a letter from Colonel Morland, upon Mr. Leeson, Mr. Stretton, and Mr. Staveley, as to the time of inspecting Bromley house &c . . 6 8 Writing to Colonel Morland that Mr. Stretton and Mr. Staveley would attend his ap- pointment any hour immediately after the Evacuation, — but that any prior inspection was by them thought useless ;- © 5 - 30 Letter to Capt. Kenney relative to estimation of the damages done to Bromley house, 5 - 6103 : 3. The Treasurer ... To Danl. Parley 1 819 [Extracts] £ s d November 22 i Sash Sqr. at Mr. Lambs Shop broke by Constables Shooting Dogs . . . . 4 4 1 Do. at Mr. Baileys Sand hills Do. . . . . 4 4 6103 : 20, ii. 1820. January 26 Nottingham . . . In addition to the Rent to be paid by the Town of Nottingham, for the late use of Bromley House, for the accomodation of Troops, a further Sum of £2 " 6 " 6 should be paid for two Sash Squares in West back Parlor, 15 Feet 6 Ins. of Rail, and turned Pegs, taken down and not replaced ; three Mahogony Bannisters broke & gone from best Staircase, and sundry holes in the Plastering of the Offices made by the Soldiers. — Two Roses wanting to the Drawing Room Chimney Piece, worth 21s/-, M Stavele}^ has engaged to replace — Willm Stretton. 6104 : 15, ii. . . . The Treasurer . . .Bought of Wm. Blackwell 1819 [Extracts] December 11 To Goods delivered at Bromley House for the use of the Officers of the 52nd Regt.i as follow Mah[ogan]y Dining table . . . . . . 3 10 - Card ,, . . . . . . II- 4 Turners chairs . . . . . . . . 16 - 2 Mah[ogan]y Arm Do. & I small Do. to match 3 - - 2 Swing Glasses 15/ . . . . . . i 10 - Tent Bedstead . . . . . . . . . . i 16 - 1 Afterwards the 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire Light Infantry. The total of this long bill was £108 4s. id. When Bromley House was evacuated, after about three weeks' occupation, an auction sale of the furniture, etc., realised £g2 5s. 4d. 272 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1820 4 Post Do. & Printed Hangings lined Oak Dressing table Sq. Painted Wash stand 2 White Jugs & basins . . Pr. Purple & \v[hit]e Printed Window Curtain Pr. Red & W[hit]e Do. Do. 4 Carpets 2 pr. Linen Sheets & 2 pr. pillow cases Copper tea kettle 4 Dishes, 12 plates, 2 pye dishes, Tureen & boat, 2 Jugs, 4 Cups, 4 Saucers, Tea pot Cream Jug, 2 Basins, 2 plates 4 Silver Spoons . . 3 W^ellington Covers 16/- . . 4 4 14 4 2 I 4 1 10 2 5 I 8 8 13 12 6105 : 16, i. The Treasurer 1820 September 30 1820 July 5 . . To John Rainbow Keeper of the House of Correction [Extract] £ s d g Loads of Water from Sion Hill at 2s/ (Cisterns Dry) . . The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield [Extracts] Copy list of persons havmg signs projecting into the streets, Filling up and addressing to those persons, 109 circulars, at i/. each . . 18 - 6106 : 4. £ s d 3 - 5 9- 6106 : 15. HIGH CONSTABLE'S VOUCHERS : 1819-20 [1819] To the treasurer of the Town Rate Pay the Bearer Wm Bamford three shillings & nine pence for an accident pr Coach s d 39 I WooUey Aid. [Endorsed] Bill to Bamford for window to Sadan Chair by Accident pr. Coach Turning over — £0 - 3 - 9. 6196, G, II. l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 273 QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1819-20 1S20. January 13 Chaplain's salary Ordered that the Salary of the Chaplain to the Gaol and House of Cor- rection ... be and the same is hereby fixed at sixty pounds per annum and that the Treasurer of the . . . Town of Nottingham do regularly pay such Salary out of the monies in his hands belonging to the County Rate of the said Town. 360 fo. 361. 1820. April 13 Gravener Henson removed as a pauper Upon reading an Order of Removal bearing date the eighth day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty under the hands and seals of William Soars Esquire Mayor and Charles Lomas Morley Gentleman Alderman two of His Majestys Justices of the peace of and for the . . . Town of Nottingham whereby Gravener Henson Frameworkknitter and his wife Martha were ordered to be removed from the . . . Parish of Saint Mary ... to the . . . Parish of Saint Nicholas ... as the adjudged place of their last legal Settle- ment It is Ordered that the same be filed amongst the Records of this Session . . . 360 fo. 411. 1820. August 7 A ppointment of Deputy Recorder A Deputation is now filed upon the Roll of this Court bearing date the 27 day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty under the hand and seal of the Right Honorable Henry Richard Vassall Lord Holland, the Recorder of and for the . . . Town of Nottingham and the County thereof, whereby the said Recorder nominates constitutes and appoints William Reader Esquire Barrister at Law his true and lawful Deputy Recorder of and for the said Town and County ... 360 fo. 462-463. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1819-20 1820. May I Lace manufacture Town of Nottingham ) The Information of Charles Lacy of Standard to wit / Hill . . Lacemanufacturer taken upon oath . . . before me one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace . . . Who saith that he hath good reason to believe that John Derbyshire of the said Town an Artificer or Manufacturer of the Kingdom of Great Britain IS now preparing to go out of this Kingdom into a Foreign Country out of His Majestys Dominions (to wit) to France there to exercise or teach some 274 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182O of the Trades or Manufactures of this Kingdom viz the making or working of Cotton into Lace and fitting up the Machinery for the purpose of working such Lace to Foreigners contrary to the Statute in such case made and provided. Sworn before me Wm Soars Mayor [Signed] Chas Lacy. 6454, cxii b. 1820. May 10 Exportation of machinery : extract from the examination of Thomas Mortimore Nottm. Police Office . . . Before Mr Aldn. Barber Thomas Mortimore is told there has been some Information given here that he has some Machinery which is an Infringement upon Heathcote Patent or that is improper for the purpose of exportation — I acknowledge we have some Machinery Tool Utensil or Implement used in the Cotton Manu- facture— but the property is now my own. I did not make these Things for Derbyshire. The property I have in my possession is not now for Exportation but it was till Monday Morning. I have the inside of a Machine — viz Bobbins & Carriages which were for the purpose of being sent to France. I under- stood there was a free intercourse between the two Countries and have some orders for things now in my possession from France but I was not aware of having done anything wrong. I told Barnes when I heard about Derbyshire that I had made some Guides but not for Derbyshire and when I made them I did not know they were to be sent to France but the Bobbins and Carriages I knew were to go there. I thought by an open Confession it was better than smuggling the things — Mr Mortimore leaves the office with Mr Cartledge to go to his House for the parts of Machinery he has There. He returns along with Cartledge & S H White one of the constables carrying a Box filed with Bobbins & Carriages & some parts of Machinery — Mortimore says when I called at Mr. Allsopp's office to see Cartledge it was for the purpose of giving Information of these things — and to inform him of the whole of this Bus[ines]s. being then aware it was illegal to send it away and to save myself from a Prosecution The first Letter I reed, on this Buss, was from Douai in France, which I now produce dated Lacemanufactory Douai loth Sep. iSig, Rue de Witz — contains an Order for Bobbins and Carriages with directions to take them to Mess. Melvilles — Signed Thomasin Corbett & Co. — In con- sequence of this letter I applied to Mr. Melville Park Row to know if there was such a Firm. He said he knew them and dealt with them to a large amt. — I asked him if he shod, have any objection to pay for the Goods ordered if I executed the Order. He said he shod, have no objection whatever he wod. give the Firm credit for £500 . . . 6454, cxiii a. i8ig. October 28 Manufacture DEntells Rue Des Wetz Douai . . . We Received your Letter with that of Mr Mellvil in due time the Bobbins are also arrived Safe But not more than 2 or 3 Days ago all of which we find to our Satisfaction we Should have liked the Largest Bobbin Best But are Obliged to make Choise of the No. 3 with Small alterations which we l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 275 Shall hereafter point out to prevent alterations in our Comb and fetching Bars you will therefore have the Goodness to prepare one Set Containing 1200 of 27 Guage or nine points to the Inch in the manner Discribed and as Soon as we have made A Trial if they Meet our Approbation we will Give you further Orders as we are Inclined to Change the Bobins of 13 Machines you will See by the Drawing on A Small Bit of paper inclosed that the Arches or nicks of the Carriages in which the fetching Bars work require to Be Something Deeper and narrower than those of your No 3 And Likewise Some thing Streighter upon the Inward Side of the Arch as you will See By the Model Inclosed But as the round holes fall perpendicular under the Arch we think you will Be under the Necessity of Shifting them to allow for the Arch being rather Deeper you will also perceive that the Circle of the Bottom of the Carriage requires to Be Rather Quicker to prevent alteration in the Circle of our Comb Bars all of which alteration we pray you to pay attention to — We Should Esteem it as A particular favour if you would inform us By return of post weathe [whether] you Know of any Machines that Could Be Bought either on Browns plan ^ that is to Say the Travis Warps or on Braihes Best improvements ^ or on the improved Loughborough plan we Should Like one of Each Sort or at Least one on the best improve Lough- borough plan But would By no means B[u]y any unless they were warrented real Good ones when you send the Bobbins we Beg you will pay every attention in packing them up as they have a Long way to Come We think you had Better get a Box made on purpose and pack them well in Cotton wool or Something of that Sort you will also send with them A Winding Machine of the Best Sort for winding the thread on to the Bobbins for as our Bobbings are of A Different Sort We make no Doubt But they are wound in A Different Manner — We are informed that The Top Rowler of Brailies Machine are Turned By Tooth and pinion and you would very much oblige us if you Could procure the Drawing of all the wheels with the Number of teeth in each wheel By which they are Tiirned and Begin By Numbering the wheel which is fixed on the Axil of the top Rowler N[o.] i and the worms or wheels which may follow in rotation as they fall one under N[o.] 2. 3 : 4 &c if you Cannot procure Drawing the models Cut out of paper will answer the Same purpose — if Drawings Be careful how you place them in the Letter so that They Cannot Be Shaded or they will never Come you had Better not put you[r] name in the Letter and then if any thing happens that the Letter is Stopt they will neve[r] Know who Sent it By Executing our Command in the Best & Quickes[t] manner possible you will much Oblige Your &c Thomassin Corbitt & Compy per W Black NB Give our Best respts. to Mr Melvill and tell him you have reed, an order 1 John Brown, in 1811, took out a patent for a traverse warp machine which Heath- coat declared to be an infringement of his own patent. 2 In 1813 Wilham Braley, Wilham Henson and Thomas Brookes jointly made im- provements in the old Loughborough machine. 276 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182O from Us for which you Shall trouble him for the payment and we shall Send money to London Before such time as the order is Compleat We Shall Expect at Lest 6 per Cent for our ready Money. [Addressed to :\ Mr Mortimore Mount East Nottingham Angleterre. 6454, cxiii c. 1820. July 8 Assault on a printer . . . The Information of Charles Sutton . . . Printer taken upon his Oath, . . . before me, one of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace . . . Who saith, — That this Day he was violently assaulted and beaten in the Parish of Saint Mary ... by Jonathan Wilson . . . Hairdresser without just provocation for so doing and he craves that the said Jonathan Wilson may be required to be bound in recognizance with Sureties to keep the Peace which he this Infor- mant requests thro' fear of person injury and not malice. Sworn before me [Signed] Chas Sutton. [Signed] J H Barber Depy Mayor. 6466, Ixix. 1820. August 3 A Servant absconds . . . The Information of William Acomb . . . Hosier taken upon his Oath, . . . Who saith, — That Fanny Higgins, his hired Household Servant for one year from the ist Instant last night absconded from his said Service and is now absent therefrom without his Consent. Sworn before me [Signed] Wm Soars Mayor [Signed] Wm Acomb. 6466, cxii. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1819-20 1819. December 27 Annuity Copy of bond of the Maj-or and burgesses to Ann Seawell, spinster, in £200, for payment of an annuity of £11, at a price of £100. 4071. 1820. April 18 Land near Park Row Attested copy of feoffment by the Mayor and burgesses to Samuel Cart- ledge, cotton twist manufacturer, for £208 los, of a piece of waste land, measuring 278 square yards (exclusive of the land occupied by the road hereinafter reserved to and from the reservoir of the Nottingham Water- works) ; bounded on the north by the public highway leading from the Hollows to Park Row and to Nottingham Park, on the south by land and l820] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 277 premises of the Mayor and burgesses leased for long terms of years to the Waterwork Company, on the east by the wall of the Nottingham Infirmary yard, and on the west by the foot -road leading to and from Nottingham Park. 4072. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL: 1820-1 1820. Friday, 3rd November Bust of Charles James Fox The Town Clerk now produces the following Letter from the Noble Recorder Lord Holland presenting to the Mayor and Corporation a likeness in Bronze of the late Right Honorable Charles James Fox. Holland House, Oct. 5, 1820 Gentlemen I send with this letter a likeness in Bronze of my late Uncle of which I beg your acceptance. It is to the accident of my relationship to him & to our common admiration of his virtues & his exertions in publick life that I am indebted for the connexion now subsisting between us & for the confidence you have reposed in me — I venture therefore to offer you this bust not only as a token of my personal gratitude but as a testimony of the firmness with which you & the Town of Nottingham have adhered to the principles, & of the disinterested affection with which you have cherished the Memorv of Mr. Fox — I am, Gentlemen, Your obliged & grateful Humble Servant, To the Mayor & Corporation Vassall Holland. ^ of Nottingham Resolved Unanimously : — ' That this Corporation acknowledge with Delight and Gratitude the Remembrance which Lord Holland has thus kindly presented to them, in the Bust of Mr. Fox — a man most ardently admired and beloved in his life — and, in his Death, universally valued and lamented. Deeply as this Cor- poration had occasion to bewail his loss to their Country and to the World, they see with grateful satisfaction his Virtues perpetuated in the person of that Noble Relative with whom they have the pride of being intimately connected. As the Corporation will now have the satisfaction of seeing placed in the midst of their Assemblies the Bust of that eminent Individual whose Talents and Virtues endeared him, while living, to their esteem and regard, it will be an inducement, in some humble degree to imitate his great example of cherish- ing the Principles of Liberty and not the less, as it will also remind them of the many excellencies and splendid attainments of the noble Donor. That the Mayor, Alderman Allen, Alderman Morley, Mr. Hopper, Mr. Wakefield Mr. Dale and the Town Clerk be and they are hereby appointed 1 Lord Holland's original letter is inserted in the minutes. The bust is now at the Guildhall. 278 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182I a Committee to deliberate upon the place and manner in which the Bust of Mr. Fox should be fixed, and report their Opinion to a subsequent Hall. That a Copy of these Resolutions be transmitted to Lord Holland by the Town Clerk. 3580 fo. 24-25. Corn Exchange Ordered that the Town Clerk do insert an advertisement in the Nottingham Newspapers calling upon the Corn Factors and others interested in the establishment of a Corn Exchange in this Town and being desirous of having Standings therein to signify the same, either at the Office of the Town Clerk or at the Police Office in this Town, and that the Town Clerk report the names and number of the applicants to a subsequent Hall. 3580 fo. 29. 1820. Wednesday, 22 November {Address of congraUilation to Queen Caroline on the failure of the proceedings against her in the House of Lords.^ 3580 fo. 36-38. Weighing machine on Derby Road Ordered that Mr. Hopper be and he is hereby added to the Committee appointed on the nineteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and sixteen consisting of the Mayor for the time being, Mr. Alderman Wilson, Mr. Alderman Morley and the Town Clerk with Mr. Staveley to enquire into the Authority under which Holbrook's Weighing Machine has been erected at the top of Derby Road and that such Committee be forthwith called out, and requested to ascertain the authority of the proprietor of that Weighing Machine to weigh otherwise than for the purpose of the said road — This House is built upon the Waste Land of the Manor of Nottingham, and the questions are : — Whether it was built by the Ilkeston or Alfreton Turnpike Road Commissioners under the powers of the Turnpike Act, and if so, then whether it can be used for other purposes than for the Road — and if not, then whether the Builder and Proprietor of it should not be obliged to pay for the Land to the Corporation — or, indeed, to remove it, as an unsightly Erection. 3580 fo. 44. 1821. Thursday, 22 February Embankment of the Canal Nottingham, St. Mary's Parish Sir, Overseers' Office Febry 8th, 1821. We the undersigned Overseers of the Poor of St. Mary's request the permission of the Mayor and Corporation to raise an Embankment on the South side of the Canal and close to the Haling Path from the Navigation Inn to the Flood Road Bridge, the principal end contemplated by this measure is to furnish useful employment to the Paupers of Saint Mary's Parish. — The Committee of the Nottingham Canal Company have agreed to con- l82l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 279 tribute £105 towards the expence and a further Subscription has been entered into by the Wharfingers and others. — ■ The remaining part of the expence is to be defrayed by the Overseers of Saint Mary's Parish. — We shall feel much obliged by your laying this request before the Hall on an early day. — We remain Your Mt. Obt. Servts. To the Mayor. Wm. Lowe Octavius Sterland W. G. Richardson John Bradshaw. And the said Letter having been taken into consideration It is Ordered that the same be referred to the Annual Committee and that they be requested to consider and ascertain the propriety of this Corporation giving their consent to the proposed Measure and for this purpose that the Over- seers be requested to furnish the Committee with the particulars of the intended Embankment, the Quantity of Land necessary to form the same, and a plan of the intended Improvement and that the Town Clerk do com- municate to the Overseers the wishes of this Corporation on the subject. 3580 fo. 88-8g. 1 82 1. Thursday, 28 June Coronation festivities Mr. Alderman Barber now moves that the Mayor be authorized to invite the respectable part of the Town on the evening of the Coronation of His present Majest}', to drink His Majesty's health, which motion is not put to the Vote, no member seconding the same. — Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Allen seconded by Mr. Alderman Morley that the Members of this Corporation do, at their individual expence, dine together on the day of the Coronation of His present Majesty and that an invitation to dine with them in like manner be publicly given in the name of the Corporation to the Friends of the House of Brunswick. — Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Morley seconded by Mr. Thomas Wylde that a sum not exceeding twenty pounds, and which the Chamberlains are hereby authorized and directed to pay, upon the Order of the Mayor, be at the disposal of the Mayor, to be applied by him and the Aldermen in celebration of the Coronation as they shall judge best. ^ 3580 fo. 128. 1 821. Friday, 3 August Trent Bridge toll : appointment of Collector To All Bailiffs, Chief Constables, Petty Constables, Headboroughs Tithing- men and to all and singular other the Peace Officers and others to whom these presents shall come The Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham send Greeting Whereas we the said Mayor and Burgesses and our predeces- sors have time immemorially been possessed of and of right intitled unto and enjoyed divers Privileges Franchises Tolls and Free Customs granted and 1 See Minutes for 31 Oct., p. 289. ZSO RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182I confirmed to us and our predecessors by divers Royal Grants Charters and Letters Patent from the Kings and Queens of England for which Privileges Franchises Tolls and Free Customs our predecessors have annually paid a Rent or Fee Farm unto the said King's and Queens of England at the receipt of the Exchequer of the said Kings and Queens of England And We their Successors have paid and do pay annually unto our present Sovereign Lord the King or the Patentee or Patentees of His Majesty's Royal Progenitors the said Rent or Farm for the said Privileges Franchises ToUs and Free Customs Now Know Ye that We the said Mayor and Bur- gesses Have made ordained constituted and appointed And by these Presents Do make ordain constitute and appoint Benjamin Richards of the said Town of Nottingham Frameworkknitter our Bailiff Collector and Toll Gatherer of All and Singular the Tolls Customs and Duties of right belonging and due and payable to us as the same have been anciently taken collected and gathered by the Bailiffs Collectors and Toll Gatherers of our Predecessors and us their Successors at the Bridge erected and built over the River Trent in the liberties of the County of the said Town of Nottingham hereby giving and granting full power and authority unto the said Benjamin Richards to take collect and gather the same during our Will and pleasure And we do hereby require you the said Bailiffs Chief Constables Petty Constables Headboroughs Tythingmen Peace Officers and others whom it may concern to be very vigilant in the aiding and assisting of the said Benjamin Richards to take collect and gather the same so that we the said Ma^-or and Burgesses ma}' be enabled to pay the said Annual Rent or Farm unto our said Sovereign Lord the King or the Patentee or Patentees of his Majestys said Royal Progenitors at the Exchequer of our said Lord the King or other place or places where the same shall be appointed to be paid In Witness whereof we the Said Mayor and Burgesses have affixed our Common Seal hereto, this third day of August one thousand eight hundred and twentv-one. H. Enfield (L.S.) Town Clerk. 3580 fo. 133-134- Sheep pens : new site wanted It being now stated that a great public Nuisance is occasioned by the Sheep Pens being deposited near to the Derby Road It is Ordered that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to obtain, at a moderate Rent, a suitable place near to the present, and to direct that the Pens be for the future placed therein, such rent to be deducted from the Rent paid bv the Toll Collector. 3580 fo. 134. Market Place : goods for sale in the piazzas Ordered that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and requested to take the necessary Steps for preventing the interruption of the Highways round the Market Place by the placing of Goods for Sale in and about the Piazzas other than on Market Days. 3580 fo. 134. l82l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 281 1 82 1. Wednesda}^ 29 August Free School management vindicated The Schoolwardens now state that their particular attention has lately been drawn to a printed Official Copy of the Digest of Parochial Returns made to the Select Committee of the House of Commons appointed to enquire into the education of the Poor &c., wherein is contained the following Return by the Reverend George Wilkins, Vicar of Saint INIar}', relative to the Free School and School Estate of the Town of Nottingham : — "The whole produce" (of the School Estate) "is at present more than £1200 a year." — The Vicar states "The Corporation are the Governors and Guardians of the School, and they onh' know the Revenues of it ; but, from the Enquiries he has made in Quarters upon which he can rely, he does not scruple to say that the Institution is grossly abused, not only in the management of the Funds, but in the choice of Scholars." The Schoolwardens also state that, considering it to be desirable that this prejudicial mis-statement (proceeding from a Gentleman of great respecta- bilitv) should immediately receive decisive and public contradiction, they directed the Town Clerk to inform the Vicar that the Annual Revenue of the whole School Estate had not for the last thirty years averaged one half of the sum which he had stated it yearly to exceed — that no part of the Funds was applied to an\' other purposes than the Trusts of the School and School Estate and that the Regulations for the management of the School and admission of Scholars, were settled many years ago, under the Sanction of the then Solicitor General (Sir Thomas Manners Sutton) and other emminent Counsel in demonstration of the truth whereof, the Town Clerk was directed to submit the Rentals, Accounts and other Relative Documents to the Vicar's Examination. — The Schoolwardens further Report that the Vicar after perusing the various Vouchers, had transmitted the following Letter : Vicarage House, Sir, Nottingham, Augt. 22nd, 1821. I beg vou to make known to the Corporation that in consequence of your Representation of my Report to Parliament on the subject of the Free-School in this Town, having been founded upon mistake and upon errors which implicate the Characters of the Trustees and Schoolwardens I have availed myself of the Offer expressed in your Letter of the i6th Inst, to investigate the various Documents and Accounts connected with that Institution : and as I wish to take the earliest opportunity and the most efficient means to rectify the mis-statement on my part, I beg the Cor- poration would apply this Letter in any manner which they may consider best calculated to do away with impressions made by my Report injurious to their management of the Trust which has been confided to them. — I feel it necessary previously to observe that the Circular Letter addressed to me by the Chairman of the Education Committee was received soon after my becoming possessed of this Living, and not being able to make a reply from any self-knowledge of the circumstances connected with the 282 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182I School at that time, I appHed to a person belonging to that Establishment who furnished me with the various particulars on which my Report was grounded, confirmed by the Opinions of many others whose local knowledge of such matters gave me reason to think implicit reliance might be placed upon their Statements. Indeed, I believe a very general Opinion has prevailed, and still exists, which would go the length of establishing what has been advanced in the Report to which I allude ; and it is on this account that I feel great satisfaction in rectifying what maj- almost be considered, on this particular subject, as the public Opinion. — I have had every Document connected with the School from its first institution to the present day placed before me. I have gone back to a remote period and have clearly deduced the certainty that all the Estates and Possessions bequeathed or given for the benefit of this Institution have, together, never averaged for the last 25 years, more than an annual Income of ;^48o ; and before that period a much less sum. Every Item of Expen- diture has likewise been submitted to my Inspection, and it is only common Justice to state that the whole of it has been truly applied, in my opinion, to the purposes intended by the several Donors ; and that the Accounts from beginning to end have been kept with a correctness and perspicuity truly commendable. Besides the Salaries of the Masters it has been customary of late years to give them additional sums as Gratuities and to require them by Bond to quit their Situations if called upon by the Corporation in the event of ill- conduct. This, which at first sight carries an appearance of making the Masters subservient to the Corporation & which is by no means a common proceeding, appears to have been suggested by some eminent legal Advisers in consequence of the gross negligence of former Masters who converted their Offices into Sinecures ; & it seems to have had the effect of reforming an evil which was very notorious before this was resorted to. With respect to the choice of Scholars I find the admission of them limited to such Boys only as are recommended by the Corporation. This exclusive regulation as well as the Gratuities and Bonds has received the decided sanction of Counsel : Yet it does appear to me, by the Will of the Foundress in this, as in all other similar Endowments that "the Oppidants" as they are called, that is, the sons of Burgesses, to a great extent, have a right to admission and to be taught "Grammar," which implies the learned Languages but not the English. It seems, also, to be contrary to the practice of most Seminaries and especially to the custom of all endowed Schools that there should be any such division of the Scholars as that one part should be continually under the tuition of the Head Master, and the other under the continual direction of the Ushers ; but that Forms or Classes should be made, the highest of which come under the superintendence of the Head Master ; and that all the Scholars should move progressively forward in them without respect to anything but to merit : — I make this observation, because I considered this practice (which I know to have existed when I made my Report) to have been prejudicial to the object of the Institution ; since that time the System, in this respect, may have been altered. l82l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 28-^. In speaking also of "abuses in the Management of the School," I con- sidered, and still consider, without applying to such a circumstance so harsh an appellation, the non-appointment of a Visitor, independent of the Corporation, to be a defect which should be remedied. I have only further to add that it is my intention to transmit a Copy of this Letter to the Chairman of the Education Committee. To Henry Enfield Esqr. I am. Sir, Town Clerk, &c &c. Your obdt. sert. George Wilkins. Ordered that Copies of the foregoing Report from the Schoolwardens and Letter from the Reverend George Wilkins be published in the two Nottingham Newspapers. 3580 fo. 143-145. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1820-1 1821. February 19 . . . Received of Messrs. Heard & Ro worth Chamberlains, the Sum of Twenty five Pounds being on acct. ^ of Bill for Gas Pipes & la3dng the same into the Exchange Rooms by Payment of £25 GO. E. Staveley \Vm Crackle. 1842, I, 215. 1821. April 27 . . . The Corporation 1819 To the Gas Light Compy November [1820] June 30 August 3 1821 Februarv 10 To I Old Cast Iron Column To 3 pieces of 2^ In Pipe 20 In Long 1/8 To 20 No 8 Glasses for Exchange Hall 1/4 To 20 No 8 Burners do at 5/9 . . To 51 ft of In Tubeing & Laying 1/6 . . To 5 Bat wing Burners 1/6 Old Materials for the East Croft Bridge 1000 Old Bricks & Heads 22 Barrows of Morter . . 20 Pieces of Bulwell Stone & 18 feet Coaping A Wrought Iron Bracket & Boss for Exchange Rooms Fire and Labour . . o o of 5 0 I 6 8 5 15 0 3 12 6 7 6 17 6 9 2 14 o fM 19 4 To the Chamberlains. Pay the above and the same will be allowed 28 May 1821 C. L. Morley Deputy Mayor. 1842, I, 233, ii. 1 The balance of £^2 4s was paid on 4 August. 284 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182I SCHOOLWARDENS' ACCOUNTS: 1820-1 . . . The Mayor and Burgesses, Trustees of the Free School, Dr. To Henry Enfield, Town Clerk 1820 [Extract] £ s D March i Letter to Mr. Tatham, Trustee of Halifax chapel, forbidding the opening of new lights to overlook the adjoining part of the School estate . . . . 5 - 2126 : 36. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1820-1 . . . The County Rate, Dr. To Henry Enfield . . . 1820 [Extract] £ s D October 24 Writing, by direction of Magistrates a letter to the Ladies of a Committee for reforming the female prisoners in the house of correction . . 5 — 6107 : 43. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS: 1820-1 1820. October 20 Plans for House of Correction Mr. Edward Staveley having submitted to this Court several plans for the enlargement and improvement of the House of Correction . . . and the same having been examined by this Court It is Ordered and determined that the plan marked No. i, be . . approved of and adopted by this Court and also that the Foundations and outer Walls of the several Buildings delineated upon such plan be forthwith built under the direction of Mr. Edward Staveley and that the Mayor Mr. Alderman IMorley Mr. Alderman Barber and Mr. Alderman Soars be and they are liereby appointed a Com- mittee of Magistrates to superintend the same. 360 fo. 637-638. 1821. May 3 Appeal against overseers' accounts Whereas an Appeal is now entered by . . . Samuel Fox a rated parishioner of the . . . parish of Saint Mary against the Accounts of . . ^^'illiam Lowe William George Richardson Octavius Sterland and John Bradshaw as Overseers of the poor of the said parish of Saint Mary and . . . John Nixon Churchwarden of the same parish from the twenty seventh day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty to the twenty sixth day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty one signed and delivered in by them as Overseers of the poor of the said Parish . . . and as Churchwarden of the said parish . . . and against the allowance tliere of by two and more of His Majesty's Justices of the peace in and for the Town of Nottingham . . . namely by Charles Wvlde William Elliott Elliott, Thomas Webbe Edge l82l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 285 John Elliott Lancelot Rolleston William Charlton Robert Padley Thomas Beaumont and Jonas Bettison . . . who signed and allowed the same on or about the eighteenth day of April last And also against an allowance of the same Accounts by John Elliott Esquire one of His Majesty's Justices of the peace in and for the said Town . . . who signed and allowed the same on or about the ninth day of April last on the account and for the causes or grounds of the insertion and allowance in the disbursements of such Accounts of the Items hereinafter mentioned (that is to say) the sum of thirty pounds as having been paid or disbursed to Mr. Caractacus D'Aubigney Shilton on or about the tenth day of November last the sum of twenty five pounds as having been paid or disbursed to the said Mr. Shilton on account on or about the second day of March last the sum of forty pounds as having been paid or disbursed to the said Mr. Shilton on or about the twenty third of March last and the sum of four hundred and sixty eight pounds eleven shillings and ten pence as having been paid or disbursed to the said Mr. C. D. Shilton as the balance of account on or about the twenty fourth of March last making in the whole payments to the amount of five hundred and sixty three pounds eleven shillings and ten pence under the head of Law Expences and for the further or more particular causes or Grounds of Appeal that the said several payments and disbursements so paid by the said Overseers and Churchwarden or some of them to the said Mr. Caractacus D'Aubigney Shilton do contain or include certain illegal payments of or relating to a certain Mandamus or some other proceeding relating to or against them and of or relating to the County Rate for the Town and County aforesaid and are mentioned and contained or believed to be mentioned and contained in the Bill or Account of the said Mr. C. D. Shilton as Attorney for them the said Overseers under the head or title of Mandamus or in some other way and consist of various Items charges or expences amounting to two hundred and fifty two pounds ten shillings and eight pence or thereabouts and under the head or title of County Rate of an item therein stated to be "To your share of Costs in this business thirty pounds five shillings and six pence" And for the further cause or Ground of Appeal on account of the insertion and allowance in the disbursements of their said Accounts of the sum of five pounds four shillings and six pence as having been paid or disbursed to one Samuel Green on or about the seventh of July last And that all the said several items or sums of money have been illegallv unjustly and improperlv inserted and allowed in the disbursements or payments of such Accounts And the said Appeal now coming on to be heard and upon hearing Mr. Hurst the Solicitor and evidence upon oath on behalf of the Apellant and Mr. Shilton the Solicitor for the Respondents It is adjudged and determined by this Court that the said sum of two hundred and fiftv two pounds ten shiUings and eight pence consisting of various items charges or expences and mentioned and contained in the said Bill of the said Caractacus D'Aubigny Shilton and the said sum of five pounds four shillings and six pence above stated to have been paid to Samuel Green . . have been illegally paid and disbursed and that the same ought not to have been allowed in the said Accounts . . . This Court doth thereupon hereby Order award and direct upon the motion of Mr. Hurst 286 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182I that the said several sums . . be . . . disallowed and struck out of the Credit Side of the said Accounts . . . And that they the said William Lowe William George Richardson, Octavius Sterland and John Bradshaw and John Nixon do and shall immediately after Notice given to them of this order pay or cause to be paid to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the poor of the said parish ... or to some or one of them the sums of two hundred and lift}/ two pounds ten shillings and eightpence and five pounds four shillings and six pence making together the sum of two hundred and fifty seven pounds fifteen shillings and two pence the Balance due from them by reason of the disallowance thereof from their said Accounts as aforesaid. 1 361a fo. 118-120. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1820-1 1821. April 27 Mrs. Eliza Millhouse Town of Nottingham "|^ The Information of John Wliitt Ware- (To wit.) i houseman to John Hind . . . Lacemanufacturer taken upon his Oath . . . Who saith, — That Eliza the wife of Robert Mill- house 2 . . . frameworkknitter employed in the said Town on the fourteenth day of December i8ig by the said John Hind to run a piece of Cotton Lace, has wilfully neglected the performance thereof for more than eight Days successively Sworn Before me — J H Barber Aldn John Whitt. 6467, cccvii. 1821. June 27 Poor rate error Police Office . . . Sum[mon]s for Poor Rates due to St Mary [Extracf] 13 Benjn. Maddock^ a 2. 16. io|. Mr Leeson attends with Mr Maddock. It is stated to have been paid — and admitted to have been received by Mr Barnett.* Mr Maddock thinks it his Duty to vindicate his character and the Ch: of Christ — Mans character is like a sensitive plant, shrinks upon the slightest touch, requires an apology — more particularly from Cartwright ^ — Is my character to be sported with like a Shuttlecock in the air thro' the carelessness of Mr Cartwright & Mr Barnett Mr Barnett & Mr Cartwright apologize for the error and ]\Ir Maddock expresses himself satisfied. — Mr Aldn Morley Mr Aldn Barber & Mr Aldn 1 On 14 August, 1822, Fox won (in part) another appeal against various sums in the accounts of the churchwardens and overseers of St. Mary's parish (361a fo. 439-443). 2 The poet ; he married Ehza Morley in 181 8. 3 Surgeon, Beastmarket Hill. * Absalom Barnett, assistant overseer of the poor. ^ Assistant to the overseer. l82l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 287 Soars being present. Before the apology was made Mr ]\Iaddock with great warmth declared he wd. if the law wd allow it prosecute Cartwright for per- jury if he did not make a proper apology if it cost him £1000 Mr Leeson having before made some allusion to Cartwright being liable to Prosn. 6823, ii. 1821. September 18 Nonpayment of poor rates To Mr Oldknow Aldn Dear Sir By your permission I made use of your name at the Police Office when I was Summonsed a short time since for Poor Rates and the Gentlemen seemed disposed to give me a candid hearing but at that time I was (has I have been on other occasions when in the presence of my Superiors) so flustered that I could not give them a Statement of my Case one of the Magistrates therefore said that I advanced nothing that would justify the Overseers in freeing me from the Rates and this week I have received another Summons the Charge against me now is I am informed betwixt 2 & 3 Pounds which I have no other means of paying than by taking things out of my house. Sir I will just lay before you a statement of my Case and if you have to attend the Police to Day I shall esteem if a favor if you will speak a word for me on this occa- sion— During the last period of Distress I never suffered my name to appear in the paupers list but at the time when betwixt 8 & 9 Hundred were on the Discretional List I then went to work at Derby but there my income was so small that I lived on a bout 3d or z\ a day the provisions were much dearer then then [szc] now and my family was suffering great privations at home but after all I got sadly embarrased in my Circumstances I am now a years Rent bad and more that [sic] io£l owe besides these evils I have now to over get which I conceive they have not who in the day of Adversity fled to the Pay Table for relief — however I have no doubt but I shall yet be able to surmount these difficulties and discharge the debts I have thus contracted — Sir the statement I have now given I know you will think sufficient to justify the Overseers in freeing me from the charges they now have against me and I hope I shall never give them the trouble of sending me another Summons I remain Sir with the Greatest Respect Your humble Servant Nottm . . . John Bratfield. 6891, iii. Gent. I hand you the inclosed which I have received this morning. I know the man and am inclind to give full credit to his statement as I beleive he is a 288 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [182I honest man struggling under such embarrassment that it would be contrar}- to the Interest of the Parish of Saint Mary to enforce payment of his paro- chial rates. I have the honor to be Gent, Yours very truly Octavius Thos Oldknow ... To the Worshipful the Sitting Magistrates. G891, iv. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1 820-1 1820. December 11 St. George's Close Undertaking by Thomas and Mar}- Evison to return, when the annuities cease to be payable, title-deeds of an estate (including St. George's Close and the Union Inn) demised to them by the Corporation on 29 November, 1820, for securing an annuity of £100 during the joint lives of Mr. and Miss Evison, and of £80 during the life of the longer liver. 4073- 1821. Januar}' 30 St. John's Close {Bridge Estate) Assignment by Henry Keyworth of Bawtry, co. York, gentleman, Richard Hodgkinson of Morton Grange, Babworth, gentleman, and Richard Parkin- son of Wellow, gentleman, to Henr\' Keyworth of Sutton, co. York, gentle- man (with the consent of the Mayor and burgesses), of leasehold premises comprising St. John's Close and adjacent property for the remainder of a term of 61 years ; Henry Keyworth of Sutton undertaking to pay Hodgkin- son and Parkinson £500 within 12 months of the death of Keyworth of Bawtry, and interest on £500 at 5 % until such death. He also undertakes to pay the debts of Keyworth of Bawtry, and to clothe, support and keep him "in a suitable manner and convenient to his situation" for the remainder of his life, and to discharge his funeral expenses, on certain specified conditions. ^ 5450 h. I 82 I. February i 5/. John's Close Bond of the Mayor and burgesses to Henry Keyworth the younger, late of Arnold, now of Sutton, co. York, surgeon, in £1,000, to pay him £31 los a year in consideration of the surrender by Henry Key^vorth the elder, Richard Hodgkinson and Richard Parkinson, for the residue of the term of 61 years, of certain parts of the premises adjoining St. John's, as agreed in the assignment of 30 January, 1821. 5450, j, 1. 1 Original lease made 9 May, 1783. l82l] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 289 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1821-2 1821. Wednesday, 31 October Expense of Coronation celebrations The late Mayor now states that the sum of seventy six pounds was ex- pended by him on the part of this Corporation in celebrating the Coronation of His present Majesty And It is thereupon Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Ash well seconded by Mr. Alderman Wilson that in lieu of the sum of twenty pounds voted at the Common Hall held on the twenty eighth day of June last, the Chamberlains be and they are hereby authorized and directed to pay the said sum of seventy six pounds. 3581 fo. 11-12. Rope house near the Park Resolved that the recommendation of the Annual Committee in respect to the Building in the Rope Walk near the Park^ be adopted by the Hall and that the Town Clerk do communicate the proposition to His Grace the Duke of Newcastle accordingly. 3581 fo. 14. Lord Holland, Recorder Resolved Unanimously, on the Motion of Mr. Hopper seconded by Mr. Aldn. Allen that the following Expression of the high Esteem borne by the Corporation of Nottingham for the Recorder be adopted by this Hall : That we have long observed with admiration and growing esteem the public Conduct of our Noble Recorder, the Right Honorable Lord Holland, his patriotic exertions in the Senate and his unwearied diligence in promoting every measure, whether public or private, directed to the advancement of the welfare and liberty of the Country — We have seen with pleasure his solicitude for the general happiness of mankind — his noble efforts to amelio- rate their Condition, and his extended beneficence and have personally experienced the suavity of his manners and the kindness of his disposition. — That entertaining these feelings and standing in near relation to Lord Holland, as Members of this Corporation, of which he is the head, it would be a peculiar gratification to us if we might be permitted to obtain a Bust or Portrait of his Lordship to be placed in our Council Chamber, which is already through the bounty of his Lordship adorned with the form of his illustrious relative the esteemed and regretted Patriot Charles James Fox — that the forms of these distinguished men, thus associated with us, may never cease to remind us of their worth and of our duty to imitate their noble examples. — That a Copy of the preceding Resolutions be forwarded to Lord Holland requesting the favor therein desired. — Ordered on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Alderman Wilson that it be considered and determined at a future Common Hall whether this Corporation in furtherance of the above Resolution request leave for a 1 That it be pulled down, but without prejudice to the question of boundary between Park and town liberties. 290 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l822 Bust or Portrait to be taken of Lord Holland and that in the mean time enquiry be made as to the comparative facility (and expence) 1 of the two modes. 3851 fo. 17-18. 1822. Thursday, 10 January Rope house near the Park The Town Clerk Reports — That in pursuance of the direction of the last Common Hall he communicated, by letter, to the Duke of Newcastle, the proposition for taking down the Rope House near the Park — and that Mr. Chambers, his Grace's Agent, came, in consequence, to Nottingham and with Mr. Staveley inspected the Building and Mr Staveley's Plan of the Altera- tions of the Park Fence — and appeared satisfied that nearly the whole of the Building was out of the Boundary of the Deer Park Leep or Carriage Road- Mr. Chambers took with him Mr. Staveley's Plan and said that he should immediately lay the same with the result of his Investigation before the Duke. 3581 fo. 28. 1822. Tuesday, 19 February Rope house near the Park Mr. Staveley reports that Mr. Chambers Agent of the Duke of Newcastle has returned to him his Plan of the Old Rope House near the Park without any answer or other communication. 3581 fo. 34. Bridge Estate and burgess parts . . .Mr. Alderman Wilson and Mr. Alderman Soars (one of the Bridge - masters) protest against the future allotting of any part of the Bridge Estate in Burgess Parts. 3581 fo. 43. Bust of Lord Holland It is Ordered on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Staveley that Lord Holland be requested to permit his Bust to be taken by Mr. Bonomi^ of London, and that the expence thereof be defrayed by the Chamberlains. 3581 fo. 43. 1822. Monday, 20 May Trent Bridge tolls The Committee for fixing the rent of the Tolls and the Toll House and Premises at the Trent Bridge in the occupation of Benjamin Richards, report that they have fixed the rent of the Tolls at Sixty three pounds a year to be computed from his first entry, and of the Toll House and Stables at thirty pounds a year to commence from Lady Day last up to which time he is to pay the same rent as his predecessor paid, namelv, seventeen pounds a year. — Ordered that the said Rents be and the same are hereby approved of and confirmed by this Hall. orgj fQ 55 1 Brackets added in pencil. 2 Joseph Bonomi, junr. (1796-1878). 1822] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 29I 1822. Thursday, 13 June Petition in favour of Roman Catholic peers Bill'^ To C. L. Morley Esquire Mayor of Nottingham. Sir, We, the undersigned, request you to call a Meeting of the Corporation of this Town at your earliest convenience, for the purpose of taking into consi- deration the propriety of immediately presenting a Petition to the House of Lords in favor of the Roman Catholic Peers Bill. — We are, Nottingham T Sir, June loth. 1822. J Your very obedt. Servts. John Fellows John Allen Aldn. Isaac Woolley Edwd. Allatt Swann J H Barber Aldn. Edd. Staveley. O. T. Oldknow Aldn. Wm Wilson Aldn. Thos. C. Smith Wm Soars Aldn Nathl. Barnsdall Resolved unanimously : — Upon the motion of Mr. Alderman Allen seconded by Mr Alderman Barber, That this Corporation do present a Petition to the House of Lords praying that the Roman Catholic Peers Bill may pass into Law. — Upon the motion of Mr. Alderman Allen seconded by Mr. Alderman Barber, That the Petition now read by the Town Clerk be adopted as the Petition of this Meeting, and that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to the same. — Ordered that the Petition be transmitted by the Town Clerk to The Right Honorable Lord Holland the Recorder of this Corporation, with a request that his Lordship will be pleased to present the same to the House of Lords. — Ordered that the foregoing Resolutions and the Petition be inserted in the Nottingham Journal and Review. — . . . (Copy of the Petition above referred to) — To the Right Honorable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled — The humble Petition of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham. — Sheweth, That your Petitioners have seen with pleasure the progress of a BiU now before your Right Honorable House for enabling Roman Catholic Peers to sit and Vote in your Lordships' House without taking the Oath of Supremacy or signing the Declaration against certain Articles of Religious belief enter- tained by the Roman Catholic Church. — 1 Meeting of Council and Livery. 292 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1822 That the predecessors of your Petitioners who lived and bore an active part at the period of the glorious Revolution of 1688 were forward in assenting to and even urging the continuance of restrictive Laws which though un- favorable to many conscientious Dissenters seemed in that emergency to be necessary for the maintenance of the Protestant Succession and the Security of our Liberties under a Protestant Prince. — That your Petitioners (equally attached with their Predecessors to the Principles of Protestantism) beg humbly to submit to your Lordships their Conviction that the time has now arrived when all cause of Fear for the Security of the Protestant Succession has vanished, and when dread of Papal Influence has ceased ; and that therefore those rigorous Edicts which in the days of King Charles the second were deemed essentially necessary to stem the progress of Despotism, Superstition and Bigotry may now with perfect safety be altogether repealed. That your Petitioners were unwilling to obtrude their Opinions on your Lordships in a matter which tho' generally interesting to the Community more particularly relates to your Right Honorable House, but they are induced to break their silence in consequence of the Alarm which many Classes of persons have thought fit to express at the progress of the Bill now before your Lordships. — That your Petitioners are therefore impelled to disclaim participating in any alarm at the contemplated restoration of the Roman Catholic Peers to the unconditional exercise of their antient and indubitable privilege of sitting and voting in Parliament — a privilege enjoyed by their Ancestors from the remotest period of our History, and the Suspension of which origi- nated under peculiar circumstances no longer existing. — That your Petitioners are fully persuaded that the best protection of a true Religion and a free Constitution is to be found in Charitable Laws and an universal extension of the benefits of Liberty — and consequently, your Petitioners, without presuming to express their own opinion on the case of persons with whose claims your Lordships must be so much more conversant, beg leave to assure your Lordships that no exercise of their Birthrights which your Right Honorable House may deem it prudent to restore to those Peers of the United Kingdom whose relief is contemplated by the present Bill, will excite in the minds of your Petitioners any alarm for the stability of their antient Laws, and that on the contrary your Petitioners are convinced that if the admission of persons of a particular persuasion into the Body of your Lordships' House seems to require any additional Security such Security will be found in the abrogation of all Religious Tests and the Removal of all the Disabilities and Disqualifications to which many of your Petitioners' Protestant Brethren are still by Law most unnecessarily ex- posed.— Your Petitioners therefore most humbly pray that if it shall to your Lordships seem meet the Bill to provide that Peers of the United Kingdom being otherwise duly qualified may exercise the right of sitting in Parliament without taking the Oath, or making the Declaration therein recited may pass into a Law. — And your Petitioners shall ever pray &c. l822] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 293 Given under the Common Seal of the Corporation of the Town of Nottingham at the Guildhall the thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and twenty two. Hy. Enfield Town Clerk. 3581 fo. 81-84. 1822. Monday, 12 August Leases of tolls Ordered that a Lease for one Year of the Tolls collected and received by Benjamin Richards at the Trent Bridge be granted to him to commence at Michaelmas next at the present annual Rent of [Blank] and that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby authorized to affix the Com- mon Seal of this Corporation to such Lease in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham. — Ordered that a Lease for one Year of the Toll called the Stallage or Small Toll collected by Mr. Thomas Hutton in the Market Place on each Saturday of the year, excepting the first Saturday after Saint Matthew's Fair (when the same is collected by John Wright) be granted to him the said Thomas Hutton to commence at Michaelmas next at the present annual rent of Fifteen pounds and that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby authorized in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to such Lease. — Ordered that a Lease for one year to commence at Michaelmas next be granted to John Wright of the Toll called the Passage or Great Toll, collected and received by him at the present annual rent of Twenty five pounds and that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby authorized in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to such Lease. 3581 fo. 94. Improvement of commonable and waste lands [The Annual Committee report] That the Mayor produced a Letter of which the following is a Copy. — At a Meeting of Proprietors of Land subject to the Right of Common in the Parish of Saint Mary in the Town of Nottingham held the 29th. day of May 1822. — Fredk. Shuttleworth Esquire in the Chair. — Resolved that the present state of the Commonable and Waste Lands in this Town is such as to call loudly for improvement. — I^esolved that the manner in which it is at present occupied by those posses- sing the right of Common thereon is partial and inequitable and the advan- tage ought to be more generally participated. Resolved that the Mayor and Corporate Body be respectfully requested to appoint a Deputation to be waited upon by a Committee of Landowners to consider of the expediency of separating the rights of the Landowners 294 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l822 and Commoners upon principles of reciprocal Equity and to make arrange- ments for proceeding therein as they judge it to be desirable. — F. Shuttleworth Benjn. Newman F. H. Hall Thos. S. Cooper Thos. Hall Robt. Hartwell Wm. Acomb John Bake well Robert Booth Thos. Slater Jno. Simpson Samuel Fox. Thos. James Henry Hollins To C. L. Morley Esqre. — ■ . . . Resolved that the Town Clerk do state to Mr. Shuttleworth for the Information of himself and the other Gentlemen who signed and transmit- ted to the Mayor the Resolutions of the twenty ninth of May last, that this Hall declines to appoint a Deputation to meet the Committee of Land Owners upon the subject there referred to, the Corporation having in one thousand eight hundred and six and at other periods expressed their determination conclusively upon the Question to which those Resolutions tend. 3581 fo. 95-97. Jews' hurial ground t Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Thomas Wakefield Mr. Edward Staveley the Bridgemasters and the Chamberlains (of whom any three shall be competent to act) be and they are hereby appointed a Committee to treat on the part of this Corporation, with David Solomon or any other person of the Jewish Nation resident in Nottingham for the Sale or Lease of a piece of Waste Land for the purpose of being used as a Burial Ground by the Jews and that such Deputation be and they are hereby empowered to enter into such Agreement with the Applicants as they shall deem advisable reporting their proceedings to a subsequent Hall. 3581 fo. 97. Fall of Leen mill Mr. Nathaniel Barnsdall states to this Hall that the Executors of Mr. Thomas Lowe, Millwright are desirous of selling the fall of Water of the Leen Mill which they hold under Title from the Waterwork Company and it appearing to the Hall that the removal of this obstruction to the current of the Leen will be a Public Benefit It is Resolved on the motion of Mr. Staveley seconded by Mr. Hurst that if Mr. Lowe's Executors and any other parties can for the public advantage agree upon Terms by which the Fall and its obstruction can be entirely removed the Corporation will confirm the same so far as their reversionary Interest is concerned And it is further Ordered that Mr. Staveley be requested to state to the Ma3-or his Valuation of the Fall in question. 3581 fo. 106. 1822. Thursday, 12 September Visit of the Duke of Sussex The Mayor now states the further object of the present Common Hall Whereupon It is Ordered on the motion of Mr. Alderman Barber seconded by Mr. Alderman Allen that the Town Clerk be and he is hereby deputed to wait upon the Duke of Sussex to inform him that this Corporation voted the l822] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 295 Freedom of Nottingham to His Royal Highness on the thirty first day of October last and to ascertain from his Royal Highness when he will be pleased to be admitted to his Franchise. Mr. Alderman Barber now moves and his motion is seconded by Mr. Fellows that a Public Dinner in Testimony of their Attachment to the Royal Duke be given to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex in the name of this Corporation and that the Invitation be given to the Duke to meet the Corporation and the other Inhabitants of this Town, and that the expence of the Dinner so far as concerns the Duke of Sussex and Colonel Wildman (whose house at Newstead Abbey the Duke is about to visit) and the Gentlemen accompanying them be defrayed out of the Chamber Purse and it being now observed that altho' it would be highly desirable to invite His Royal Highness to a public Dinner in Testimony of the attachment of this Corporation, yet, that as it mav be doubtful whether a Public Dinner of a sufficientlv unanimous character would be attended by both the political parties in the Town, the original motion is put to the Vote and negatived. 3581 fo. 114-115. 1822. Saturday, 14 September The Mayor now la\'s before this Hall the following Requisition — Nottingham Septr. 13th. 1822. To the Right Worshipful the Mayor. Sir, We the undersigned, feeling very desirous that the Corporation of Notting- ham should take the lead in offering to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex a Testimony of respect during his stay in this Neighbourhood do earnestly request that a Common Hall may be called at the earliest con- venient moment to reconsider the propriety of offering to His Royal Highness a Public Dinner for that purpose during his stay at Newstead Abbey. Rd. Hopper Wm. Hickling Thos. Wakefield O. T. Oldknow H. Enfield Thos. Wylde Wm. Wilson Wm. Morley Saml. Deverill Nathl. Barnsdall John Wells Wm. Hurst Wm. Soars J. H. Barber. Mr. Hopper expresses his anxiety that the Presentation of the Freedom of Nottingham to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex should be accom- panied by offering to the Duke a public Dinner, that the Invitation be given in the name of the Corporation to the Duke and his Suite and to Colonel Wildman and the Gentlemen visiting with the Duke at Newstead Abbey and that the expense of entertaining the Duke and his suite and Colonel Wildman and his company be defrayed out of the Chamber Fund— that Tickets at half a guinea each or such other sum as a Committee to be ap- pointed by this Hall shall think proper be issued and public Notice thereof be given and Mr. Hopper now moving accordingly and his motion being seconded by Mr. Alderman Wilson the same is accordingly unanimously Resolved. — 296 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l822 Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Hopper Mr. Wakefield Mr. Hurst Mr. Enfield and Mr. Staveley together with such other Gentlemen as may be desirous of acting be and they are hereby appointed a Committee for the management of the Dinner and to be Stewards. — Ordered that the Invitation to the Duke of Sussex be personally conveyed to His Royal Highness by the Town Clerk who is directed to wait therewith upon his Royal Highness at Doncaster. 3581 fo. 116-117. 1822. Friday, 20 September Duke of Sussex The Town Clerk reports that he attended upon the Duke of Sussex on Monday last at the Seat of Michael Angelo Taylor Esqre. Cantley near Doncaster and delivered the following Invitation to His Royal Highness pursuant to the directions of the last Common Hall. The Town Clerk of Nottingham is deputed by the Corporation of that Town to communicate to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex that the Freedom of the Town of Nottingham was, by an unanimous Resolution of the Corporate Bod}^ voted to His Royal Highness on the thirty first day of October last. — The Corporation have further deputed the Town Clerk to convey their Hope that his Royal Highness will be pleased to grant them the opportunity of personally presenting the Franchise to His Royal Highness and their Request that His Royal Highness will honor the Town of Nottingham with his presence at a public Dinner which the Corporation are desirous of offering to His Royal Highness in Testimony of their attachment. — The Town Clerk is in attendance to receive His Royal Highness's Com- mands.— Monday Sept i6th. 1822 The Town Clerk further reports that His Royal Highness was pleased to express His acknowledgments in the most gracious manner for the testimony of attachment offered to him by the Corporation and his regret that his health would not allow him to accept the invitation to Dinner but that he would attend in Nottingham at two o'Clock this day to be admitted to his Freedom which answer the Town Clerk having on Tuesday last delivered to the Mayor the present Hall had been by him convened. — Resolved that the following Address to the Duke of Sussex be read by the Town Clerk to His Royal Highness immediately before his admission to the Freedom.— May it please your Royal Highness : — For the very high Honor this day conferred upon the Town and Corpora- tion of Nottingham by the Gracious Presence of your Royal Highness for the purpose of being admitted to the Freedom of Nottingham, The Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham, in Common Hall assembled, beg to express their Gratitude. — The Corporation embrace this opportunity of declaring in the presence of Your Royal Highness their firm attachment to the Illustrious House of l822] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 297 Brunswick (of which your Royal Highness forms so distinguished a Des- cendant) and their zealous devotion to the great principles of Civil and Religious Freedom under whose Influence the British People in 1688 effected that glorious Revolution which put an end to arbitrary power, gave to the Empire the Blessings of a Free Constitution and established your Royal House upon the Throne. — Animated with these Sentiments the Corporation experience the warmest feelings of Pride and Gratification in the opportunity which is now granted to them of presenting to your Royal Highness in person the Freedom of this antient Town. — These Feelings, Sir, of Pride and Gratification produced by the presence of Your Royal Highness upon this occasion are greatly enhanced by the admiration so eminently excited towards your Royal Highness by the sup- port which your Royal Highness has ever given to the genuine principles of Constitutional Freedom and by the munificent Patronage with which your Royal Highness has promoted Works of Public Beneficence. — ■ The Corporation of this Town, Sir, experience therefore the highest satisfaction in having this opportunity of addressing to Your Royal Highness these assurances of their Loyalty to Your Royal House, and of their personal Attachment to your Royal Highness. They cannot conclude this Address without humbly expressing their regret that the state of Your Royal Highness's health prevents the Town of Nottingham from having the honor of enjoying Your Royal Highness's presence at a public Dinner ... And, it being now one o'Clock this present Common Hall is adjourned to the Exchange Hall at half past one o'Clock for the special purpose of ad- mitting His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex to his Freedom. — At which time and place, that is to say, At the Exchange Hall in the said Town at half past one o'Clock in the afternoon of Friday the twentieth day of September one thousand eight hundred and twenty two Before those Members of the Common Hall against whose names are written the letter "a" in the second column. — Burgesses Admitted and sworn — By Presentation — His Royal Highness Prince Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex Earl of Inverness, Baron of Acklow, Knight of the Garter &c &c &c. 3581 fo. 120-123. 298 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l822 CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1821-2 1822. July 20 Dear Sir, I hereby acknowledge the Receipt of seven hundred pounds on Account of Mason's Work to the Exchange I am dear Sir Yours respectfully [Addressed to:] Willm. Stretton . . .^ Edwd. Staveley Esqre. 1843, I, 172, ii. 1822. March 16 The Corporation To Surplice & Jephson ... To a Statuary Marble Monument erected by Order of the Comn. Hall to the Memory of the late George Coldham Esqre. with Inscription complete To a Dove Marble Ground to do. Labour to fixing the Monument and fitting the Statuary Marble to the Ground . . 49 0 8 9 iry 3 15 0 0 0 £61 4 0 1843, I, 202, ii. Mr. Staveley Dr. To Thomas FitzWalter Senr. 1821 £ s D May 24 X To Carving 2 Corporations Arms for Town Hall — 2so/ [sic] each . . . . . . 2 - - X To Carving 2 Honey Suckles to do. . . 10 - 27 To Carving A Branch for the Gass Lights in the Exchange Room . . . . 16- £3 16 Settled April 11 1822 . . . . . . 160 Thos Fitzwalter. X Paid by Town Treasurer 2 " 10 " o- refused payg. by Treasurer 1843, I, 211, ii. 1 He also received ;{2oo on December 21, 1821 ; other large sums were paid to glaziers, slaters, joiners and plasterers, and on 28 September, 1822, /200 was paid on account to E. Staveley for surveying at the Exchange and Shambles. Further payments were made in 1823. 2 This line and the last total are in red ink, as are the X's above, and are crossed through in black ink. The first two amounts are crossed through in red. Evidently the Treasurer of the county rate refused to pay any part of the bill, which was according- ly settled by the Chamberlains. l822] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 299 1822. September 28 Nottingham . . . Received of Mr E. Staveley ten pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence [for a Union Jack for the Exchange] ^ G Vason. 1820 August 14 1821 February 5 March 26 May 18 Corporation Chamber Dr to Jonn Dunn [Extracts] Adding 12 Shts Paper to Mayors Bk 1843, I, 225, ii. £ s d I 6 4 qrs best drawg paper ruld and bd in Red Russia lettd Common Council Bk Book to order bd Red Russia lettd. Index to Common Hall Bk . . Index to Mayors Book 3 I December 28 Binding Index to Hall Bk red russia 16- 1843, I, 229, ii. SCHOOLWARDENS' ACCOUNTS: 1821-2 . . . School estates, Dr. To . . . Town Clerk 1 82 1 [Extract] April 24 Letter to Doctor Wood, requesting him to name some books eligible for the School, and to be purchased with Alderman Parker's money, ^ HIGH CONSTABLE'S ACCOUNTS: 1821-2 £ s. d. 2127, I: 28. 1 821. December 7 To the HIGH CONSTABLE of the Town of Nottingham. ^ PAY to George Spyeby one of the Constables of the said Town, the Sum of Two Shillings for distributing a number of Handbills respecting the establishment of a Horse-Patroll on the first day of December Instant and the same shall be allowed in your Accounts. Given under my Hand, this seventh day of December 1821.— C L Morley, Mayor. 6204: A, 51. 1 Apparently bought for the visit of the Duke of Sussex. 2 Bequeathed in 1693. See vol. VI, p. 35. 3 Printed form, filled up in MS. 300 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l822 1821. April II High Street, Nottingham . . . Bought of H. Barnett, Printer, Bookseller, & Stationer . . . Smiths Map of England on Canvas & Rollers for the Police £ s d Office 14- '^/^^ 1 Reed H Barnett . . . 1822 J 6205: G, 9. 1822. April 23 To the HIGH CONSTABLE ... Pay to Benjamin Dunn, Henry Marriott John Bird and John Clough four of the Constables . . . the Sum of Twelve Shillings for Police Duty per- formed by them on the 22d Instant in going twice each to the Forest to disperse a mob assembled to witness a Bear baiting . . . C L Morley, Mayor. 6206: A, 7. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 182 1-2 1821. November 5 Nonpayment of highivay rates Nottingham . . . Sir, I did not know that this was the Day appointed for the Summons for the Highways and I am engaged to meet Mr Norton at Elton and hope you will excuse my attendance, indeed I should be of little use, for I know neither the People nor their circumstances — it appears to me that a great many ought to pay to the Highways who have never paid and I am affraid if we excuse too many, others will begin to object paying their Rates on that account — those who are old or not able to work I think should be excused but I am of opinion that the practice is bad to excuse any other, either from Poor Rates or Highway Rates — for a Landlord in that case may be said to let his Houses rates free and I think if this custom of excusing for the High- ways could be gradually laid aside the Rates of the lesser Houses in the Town would not be borne so much by the other parts and I cannot see any good reason why a Person having 20 small Houses let at io£ a year should be excused and thrown on those who have 5 Houses of 40^^ each making the same Rent, and thereby throwing double Rates on the large Buildings — I am Sir your Obedt Servant J Brown {Addressed to ;] Surveyor. C.L. Morley Esqr Mayor. 6518, i. 1822I RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 3OI 1822. April 12 Statute duty in kind . . . The Information of John Brown one of the Surveyors of the Highways of the Parish of Saint Mary . . . Taken upon his Oath . . . Who saith, — That WiUiam Parr an Inhabitant and Occupier of a Tenement in the said Parish . . . being a person liable to perform statute Duty in kind in the said Parish with one Cart and one horse with one able man did neglect to perform such statute Duty in kind on this twelfth day of April Instant . . . having had four days notice at the least from this Informant of the day hour and place upon which the said statute Duty was required to be performed ; contrary to the form of the Statutes in such Case made ; for which Offence the said William Parr has forfeited the sum of thirteen shillings and six pence Sworn Before me J Brown. C L Morley, Mayor. 6468, ccci. 1822. June 14 A Mill girl's clothes [Examination] Before Mr Aldn. Barber at his House . . . Catherine Pashley being cautioned that she may answer any question or not as she pleases upon the charge against her for stealing some Silk belonging to Mr Elliott says I am innocent. The Handkerchief was shewn to me I recollect seeing Henry Jones have such a Handkerchief and if he cant bring one like it forward I shall say it is his I should not know what [to] do with Silk in the Gum.i I know it goes to the Silk Boilers who are the Dyers. For a Working Lass I have a good Stock of Clothes — 11 or 12 Gowns. I had one pair of Silk Stockings which were turned back from the Warehouse five Years since & I bought them of my Mother. — All my Gowns are prints I earn 1/6 a week by seeming [i.e., seaming] a nights and my wages at the Mill are 7/- a week. I have no suspicion of any one but Henry. I believe one night Mr Elliott saw a Boy with Henry & he pulled out some string. Henry Jones is the Person I meant when I told Mr Elliott to be aware of somebody in the Mill Discharged. 6456, cxvi. CORONERS' INQUESTS: 1821-2 [1822. February] Copy 2 Sir, I have officially to report to you, as Lord of the Manor of Nottingham that the Jury which sat on the nth Ulto. upon the Body of Charlotte Septon (accidentally killed) found by their Inquisition, that the Horse and Cart by 1 A process in the preparation of silk. 2 Written on verso of the report of the inquest. 302 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l822 which she was killed were Deodand^; and that they were of the value of Five Pounds at the least and the property of Saml. Lo water of Nottm. Gardener. I am Sir Your most humble Servt. C. L. Morley Esqre. H. Enfield Mayor Coroner. 847. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1821-2 1822. April 10 Park Row Merger of mortgage of rents from premises in Park Row (formerly Butt Dyke), by William Close, executor of the late Mrs. Ann Charlton, to the Mayor and burgesses. 4059- MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1822-3 1822. Wednesday, 23 October Jews' burial ground The Committee appointed at the last Hall to treat with persons of the Jewish Religion resident in Nottingham for the Sale or Lease of a piece of Waste Ground to be used by them as a Burial Ground Report That they have agreed to Lease to them for the above purpose one hundred and forty four yards of the Waste Land adjoining Mansfield Road at one penny per yard per annum for nine hundred and ninety nine years or as long as they con- tinue so to occupy the same provided that they do not allow anything offensive thereon or erect any Building thereon but with the consent of the Corporation, the Land to be staked out by the Mayor Chamberlains and any two of the Committee. — To the Worshipful the Mavor and Corporation of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham. — We, the undersigned. Members of the Congregation of Jews, in the Town of Nottingham take this method of humbly manifesting to the Mayor & Corporation, our unfeigned gratitude for the very liberal and handsome grant of a Lease of one hundred and forty four yards of Land, for a place of Interment for our Dead.— Accept of our heartfelt thanks and be assured that both we and our Children will pray for your happiness and prosperity. Nottingham ] David Solomon Tizri 24th. [■ B. Herts A.D. 5583. J S. Solomon E. Moss M. Levi. 1 .\ personal chattel that was the ininiediate cause of any person's death was for- feited to the Crown (originally to be distributed in alms), or lo the lord of the manor, if the right of deodand had been granted to him. 1823] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 303 Ordered that the Agreement entered into by the said Deputation with the persons of the Jewish Rehgion be and the same is hereby confirmed . . . 3582 fo. 16-17. 1822. Monday, 4 November Alderman Ashwell's resignation The Mayor now states the object of the present Meeting [of Council and Livery] and produces a Letter received by him from Mr. Alderman Ashwell which having been read is Ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Meeting and the same is entered as follows: Nottingham October 31st. 1822. To, O. T. Oldknow Esqr. Mayor. Dear Sir, Tis' with feelings of extreme grief and sorrow that I now address this short letter to you — which is to say that under existing circumstances it would be improper in me any longer to retain the Office of Alderman in the Honorable Body of which I have been so long a Member. You will therefore. Sir, at your convenience Tender this my resignation ^ of that Office to the Body from whom I received it. I greatly lament that owing to heavy losses and other adverse circum- stances the termination of my Office has not been more honorable and which is greatly embittered by my future prospects of poverty and Distress. With sentiments of sincere regard for the whole Body Corporate, I am. Dear Sir, Your ob. St. John Ashwell P.S. You will please to consider I wish to retain my Livery. — 3582 fo. 22-23. 1823. Thursday, 6 February Debts due from Mr. Ashwell Ordered that the Town Clerk do prepare a Letter of Attorney for this Corporation authorizing Mr. Edward Staveley to prove the several debts owing by Mr. Ashwell to the Chamber, School and Bridge Estates respec- tively under the Commission of Bankrupt [sic] issued against Mr. Ashwell and to receive, and give acquittances for, the Dividend or Dividends to be received thereon and that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby authorized ... to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to the said Letter of Attorney. 3582 fo. 44. 1 Accepted with polite regrets. 304 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1823 1823. Wednesday, 3 September Free School alterations Ordered on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Staveley that a Committee be appointed to enquire into the practicabiUty of making such alterations in the management of the Free School as will enable the Scholars to pass regularly from the Lower to the Upper Master, and also as to the propriety of appointing a Classical Examiner to ascertain the Improvement of the Scholars and whether they are properly grounded in the rudiments of learning and that they report to the Hall any other alterations which may appear to the Committee desirable And it is further Ordered that the Mayor and Schoolwardens Mr Staveley the Town Clerk Mr Hurst and Mr. Dale be and they are hereby appointed a Committee for the above purposes. 3582 fo. 89. Widening of Greyfriar Gate The Committee appointed at the last Hall to confer with the Surveyors of Saint Peter's Highways as to widening Greyfriars Gate where new Houses are now erecting Report that having considered the subject they do not see any probability of accomplishing the intended Improvement by the acquisi- tion of Land on the West Side of the Street and understanding that the Lease of the Land on the East Side belonging to Collin's Hospital will shortly expire recommend that Steps be taken to effect the projected Improvement on that side of the Street when the Lease shall be drawing near its Termina- tion. 3582 fo. 89. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1822-3 1822 October 25 1823 January 2 The Mayor and Burgesses, To Henry Enfield, Dr. [Extracts] £ s D Preparing and drawing Inde.x to the ten Mayoralty books from 1740 to 1750 at £1. I eachi .. .. .. .. 10 10 - Fair copying same, at los. 6d each . . . . 5 5- Drawing advertisement of the removal of the Corn market from the front of the ex- change to the side of Beast market hill 6 8 February 20 Drawing advertisement of the removal of the Corn market to its former place before the Exchange . . . . . . . . 6 8 July 22 The book containing the Alphabetical list of the Burgesses, being filled so as to render impracticable the insertion of additional names under several of the letters, and 1 There are similar entries at intervals for successive ten year periods down to 1820. i823] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 305 thereby occasioning frequent errors, much confusion in the arrangement, and great difficulty and much loss of time in the necessary references: — carefully re- vising the list, ascertaining the name and the date of the oldest living burgess, counting under each letter the names under the subsequent dates, correcting the arrangement of the Surnames and of the Christian names under all of the letters and correcting various errors and omissions preparatory to forming a new alphabetical list; — Clerk employed herein more than four days Copying the Alphabetical list (thus corrected and arranged) of all the burgesses made from the Year 1755 into a new book pre- pared so as to leave under each letter and the several divisions thereof sufficient room for the probable additions of a long future period 660 folios at 4d. Examining and correcting the same by the old book 1844, 440 II o o 3 4. ii o 1812 October 17 1814 May 5 II 1816 November 20 Corporation Bought of H Barnett Printing 200 Notes Prints of Graham 1 Emp. of Russia Austria King of France — Regent Duke of York — Wellington Carrge & Postage Prints of Hill 2 & Berresford^ 3 Seals cut in Brass 12 o I 16 - 4 - 14 — £3 6 0 6 6 0 £9 12 0 1844, II, 14, ii. 1 Probably General Thomas Graham, afterwards Baron Lynedoch (1748-1843). 2 Rowland, ist Viscount Hill (1772-1842) ; given pension of /2,000 and freedom of the City of London in 1 814 for his victoiies in the Napoleonic wars. 3 William Carr (later Viscount) Beresford (1768-1854), victorious general in the same wars. 306 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1S23 COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1822-3 . . . The County Rate, Dr. To the Town Clerk 1823 [Extract] ^^ s D June 13 Drawing notice, prohibiting obstructions of the streets, by hanging clothes across, or otherwise . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 6117: 10. HIGH CONSTABLE'S ACCOUNTS : 1822-3 . . . An Account of the Charges and Expenses of James Lawson one of the Constables ... in apprehending and conveying . . . Christopher Martin John Lightollers and George Riley to Prison [on a charge of grand larceny] 1822 [Extract] £ s d November 19 Attending at Sneinton to compare the Prisoners shoes with the impressions made in the Ground adjoining the Premises where the Property was stolen from — & other trouble hereabout 1820. November 7 The Treasurer . . . Bot. of Saml Deverill I Wine pipe for the use of the House of Correction Settled Jany 6 1822 ^ . . . 1823. April 32 The Treasurer ... To George Vason Gaoler For the Expenses attendant on the Execution of Thomas Roe and Benjamin Miller for Highway Robbery [Extracts] ;^ s d Paid Joseph Richards for his time and Expenses of Journey to engage Executioner residing at Appleby . . . . 161 Oranges for Culprits . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6209: G, 10. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1822-3 1822. November 17 Request for a constable To the Magistrates of the Town of Nottingham, Gentlemen, We the undersigned inhabitants of the Parish of Saint Mary in this town, residing chiefly in the neighbourhood of Canal Street and Turncalf AUejs most respectfully request the appointment of William Armstrong as a ^ Error for 1823. 2 Date of payment. 2 6 6208: D. 8. £1 0 0 6208: F. 12. 1823] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 307 Constable for the Town. The encreasing population, and also a disposition on the part of many young Men to act in a disorderly manner in this neigh- bourhood, renders it very desirable in our estimation, that a person of this description should be immediately at hand. We are Gentlemen, Your obdt Servants, Nottingham . . . Robert Gregory & Son Saml Thorpe W Armstone Xath: Barnsdall Sworn ig Xovr.i Benjn. Taylor Thos. Lowe. 6485, XI. 1823. June 14 A Needy voter- Tucksberry . . . To the Worshipfull Mayor & Corperation of the Town of Nottingham Gentlemen/I hope you excuse the liberty in addressing you Wareas I am left a widdower with two granchildren and not able to follow my Business ^ on account of my eye sight being bad Therefore I should esteem it a favour if the Corperation Could help me to a Situation of some sort or Other so that I could get a liveing for the short time I have to be here if my wrighting will do for anything it would be the More Agreeble If not if they will do Some small trifel for me if I had the Value of ten pounds to lay out in Cheese & Bacon to sell it would be a good Maintainence for me wile I lived with what little the granchildren Could get I have served the Corperation & Independence of Nottingham this thirty eaight years and no Other & my Son gives is Voice the Same we have fourteen Burgesses in our famerly & all Voates the same wav I have known the Corperation to do grate things for Some and I have always been Stanch to the Cause & I do not know that I have offended any one except one gentleman Which I am Sorry for that is Mr Shuttleworth I had twenty pounds worth of goods of him about sixteen years back & did not pay him through bad Debts but if ever it lies in my power to pay him I will for he behaved as a gentleman to me but I hope he will Not cast Reflections on me Phraps it may be in my power to do it yet I will neaver trouble no parish for I would Sooner starve then have my Vote stoped I have neaver troubled no one for a penny in my life thou I have been Unfortunate Sir your Answer on the Subject will oblige Gentlemen I remain yours Obdently Thos Officer. * please to address me Barton Street 6485, xxxviii. 1 Added in another hand. Similar requests were made frequently. 2 From a collection of papers consisting, for the most part, of correspondence addressed either to the magistrates or to the Mayor as head of the Corporation, relating mainly to petty sessions affairs. 3 Of needlemaker. * He wTote again on 11 May, 1824, asking for some little assistance to enable him to end his days in his native place (6485, Ixx). 308 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1824 MICKLETORN JURY PAPERS : 1822-3 1823. June 13 Objection to fines Mr Enfield Sir In compliance with your notice I now send the los/ the Amount of Fines charged by the Mickletorn Jury — I certainly feel myself aggrieved in so exorbitant a penalty compared to what has formerly been inflicted — A few years since when in addition to the present cellar-light (which continues the same as ever) I had a projection of steps to my front door, the only fine levied was 6d — Is it not then strange that so great an increase should be made without an apparent cause If in your power to remedy or check this growing evil — you will much oblige Sir Yr mo obedt Servt Mount Street . . . Jonn Hine.^ 3255, xxix. [1823.] June 24 The Mayor intervenes My Dear Sir If you think it best to remit one half of the Miller's Mickletorn present- ment I would have you do.it. I should think the Annual Committee never dare think of cahing in question any act done jointly by the Lord Mayor & Town Clerk. I am my dear Sir [Addressed to :] Truly yours H Enfield Esqr. O T Oldknow . . . Town Clerk. 3255, xxx. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1822-3 1822. December 28 Industrial arbitration Notice by James Trees, frameworkknitter, of his appointment of German Waterfall as an arbitrator in the dispute between Trees and John Radford, frameworkknitter ; requiring Radford to name his own arbitrator. 2 7592. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1823-4 1824. Thursday, 26 February Privy next to River Leen The Committee appointed at the last Hall to view the new erection of a Privy made by Mr. James next to the Leen report That they have viewed the same and are of Opinion that the Corporation have no concern therewith it being built on the Proprietor's own Ground. 3'S8s fo. 27. 1 Jonathan Hine, hosier. 2 Printed and ms. 1824] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 309 1824. Monday, 29 March Petition against Alien Bill The Mayor now produces the Requisition in consequence of which he has convened the present Meeting {of Council and Livery^ and the same having been read by the Town Clerk is Ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — To William Wilson Esquire Mayor We the undersigned request you will at the earliest possible opportunity call a Meeting of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the Town of Nottingham to consider of the propriet}^ of petitioning both Houses of Parliament against passing the Alien Bill. Nottingham 27th. March 1824. Thos. Wakefield C. L. Morley J. H. Barber Wm. Soars J. R. Allen O. T. Oldknow H. Enfield It is unanimously Resolved on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Alderman Oldknow that the following petition be presented to both Houses of Parliament against the Alien Bill now passing through the House of Commons. To the Honorable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled — The Petition of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Liverv of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham. — Sheweth, That your Petitioners have observed with deep regret the Alien Bill which is now in progress through your Honorable House, conferring on the Secretary of State the unlimited power of banishing all Aliens who have not resided in this Country more than Seven years. Considering the long continuance of peace and the peculiar circumstances under which this Bill is now brought forward Your Petitioners entertain serious apprehensions of a design to establish it permanently as part of the System of our Government. Your Petitioners cannot but view this arbitrary Measure as calculated to endanger the peace of Europe ; for should the Members of the Holy Alliance encouraged by their recent Successes against liberal Opinions and Con- stitutional Freedom pursue their Victims to this their last Asylum and demand that they be given up to their Vengeance, the Government of England will be driven to choose between the disgrace of making such a Sacrifice and the danger of provoking Hostilities by refusing it ; your Petitioners therefore implore your Honorable House to rescue the Executive Power from the encounter of so painful an alternative by withholding your Sanction to the Bill which would empower them to comply with such demands. 310 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1824 Your Petitioners object to the Precedent of this Bill as it may affect our own Countrymen residing abroad. If Aliens domiciled in this free Country may be exiled from their adopted home without a Condemnation or a Trial, without publicity in the proceeding, unconfronted with an accuser, and without means of redress for any perversion of Justice, we shall forfeit all right to complain if Englishmen should be exposed to rigorous extremities according to the Genius of the Government under which they may have lixed their abode. Your Petitioners beg further to suggest to your Honorable House that by this Bill the Interests of Commerce are placed in Jeopardy — The Security of Foreign Merchants in their English Residence so essential to the conduct of Trade has been the object of protection and favor from the earliest times, and on this important point the Alien Bill contains a direct repeal of the Great Charter of our Liberties secured by the Revolution of 1688 and by our own exercise of those very privileges which the Bill in question is pur- posely and avowedly brought forward to restrain in others. Your Petitioners deprecate the Alien Act as accustoming the Ministers of England to the exercise of arbitrary Power, as abhorrent to the Spirit of our Institutions and as repugnant to the first principles of Freedom Justice and good Policy and they regard with feelings of distrust and jealousy any power not defined and controlled by Law, not accompanied with Constitu- tional Responsibility and which must in its very nature elude the cognizance of public Opinion. Convinced that the existence of such a power must tend to endanger the general safety and welfare, Your Petitioners earnestly pray that your Honorable House will not allow the present Bill to pass into a Law but permit the Alien Act already existing to expire at its limited period. And your Petitioners will ever pray &c. Given under the common Seal of the Mayor and Burgesses the twenty ninth day of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. 3583 fo. 38-41. 1824. Wednesday, 30 June Chamber, School and Bridge accounts Ordered on the motion of Mr. Hopper seconded by Mr. Alderman Soars that a select Committee be appointed to audit the Cash Accounts of the Chamber, the Bridge and the School Estates and that Mr. Staveley be desired to prepare these three Accounts made up to the commencement of the present Mayoralty for the examination of the Committee within two months from the present date And it is further Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Hopper Mr. Wakefield and Mr. Dale be and they are hereby appointed to be the select Committee (of whom any three shall be com- petent to act) for the above purpose. — Ordered on the motion of Mr. Hopper seconded by Mr. Alderman Soars that the Cash Accounts of the Chamber Estate, of the Bridge Estate and of the School Estate shall be prepared and made out clearly, in the form of a 1824] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 31I Balance Sheet every vear, and that the said Cash Accounts shall be presented to the Common Hall to be examined and admitted at some Hall day previous to Lady Dav, in every future ^Mayoralty. 3583 fo. 47. Footpath across the Forest Ordered on the motion of ^Ir. Hopper seconded by Mr. Alderman Morley that the application of Mr. Sheraton and Mr. Holland for leave to make a new Footpath across the Western part of the Forest from the Alfreton Turnpike Road to the bottom of the Paper Mill Road leading to Basford be and the same is rejected. 3583 fo. 51. Lease of Stone Pit Coppice to brickmakers Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen, Mr. Wylde, Mr. Swann and Mr. Dale (of whom any three shall be competent to act) be and they are hereb}- deputed and authorized to consider of the propriety of letting the Stone Pit Coppice now in the tenure of Mrs. Martha Smith for the purpose of making Bricks and that if they deem it advisable they do ascertain and report w^hat would be the most advantageous mode of letting the same for that purpose and also that they do fix the sum per thousand to be paid by the persons making Bricks on Mapperley Hills and report their recommenda- tion to the next or a subsequent Hall. 3583 fo. 51. 1 mprovement of Castle Alley Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen, Mr. Wylde, Mr. Staveley, Mr. Howitt, Mr. Barnsdall and the Chamberlains be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to make such arrangements on the part of this Corporation with \\'illiam Fletcher Norton Norton Esquire for widening and raising Castle Alley as they shall judge advisable reporting their pro- ceedings to a subsequent Hall. 3583 fo- 52. Well on Mansfield Road The Committee appointed to sell the Waste Land on the West Side of Mansfield Road Report that they have directed a Well to be sunk on part of the said Land near to the Jews Burial Ground for the purpose of supplying Water to the Inhabitants of the Houses on Mansfield Road now erecting and to be erected and to others as shall be hereafter agreed upon. 1 3583 fo. 54- N on-resident holders of burgess parts Ordered that the Town Clerk do give Notice to the Widow of Mr. Samuel Harrison, Hosier, and to Mr. Thomas Pepper, two non-residents that unless they return within twelvemonths to reside in Nottingham their Burgess Parts will be reallotted. 3583 fo- 54- 1 Approved. 312 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1824 1824. Wednesday, 14 July Lord Byron's funeral The Mayor now produces a Requisition addressed to him and states that in consequence of which he convened the present Meeting [0/ Council and Livery} and the Requisition having been read is ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — We the undersigned request you will call a Meeting of the Livery to consider whether any, and if so, what mark of respect should be paid by the Corporation to the remains of the late Lord Byron on their passing through this Town. Nottm. 14 July 1824 — To Wm. Wilson Esqre. ") A. T. Fellows Mayor J Wm. Hurst James Fellows T. C. Smith It is now Resolved as follows : — . . . That this Corporation do offer a public Testimony of their respect for the memory of the late Lord Byron ... That a Deputation from this Corporation attend the Funeral (with the assent of the Executors) and accompany it from Nottingham to the place of Interment at Hucknal. — That the Deputation consist of the Mayor Mr. Alderman Soars, the Sheriffs, the Undersheriff the Town Clerk, the Chamberlains and Mr. Dale. — That the Town Clerk communicate the foregoing Resolutions to John Cam Hobhouse Esquire at Lord Rancliffe's. — That the Common Hall be requested to order the Chamberlains to defray the expences attending this proceeding. 3583 fo. 68-69. 1824. Wednesday, 11 August Steam engine for saw-mill The Town Clerk now produces and reads a letter received by him from Mr Cursham, which is ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — Nottingham ist. July 1824 — ■ Dear Sir, A Client of mine is in treaty for the purchase of the Navigation Inn and Premises held under the Mayor and Burgesses of Nottingham for a Term of 70 years from Michaelmas 1797. By the terms of the Lease no Houses or Buildings are to be erected on the Premises except such as shall be erected with the assent of the Mayor and Burgesses — Before my Client enters into a Contract for this property he is desirous of ascertaining whether the Mayor and Burgesses will grant him a licence to erect a Saw Mill to be worked by a Steam Engine, on the slip of Land which lies between the public Road leading to the Meadows and Messrs. Youle's Timber Wharf. — The intended Lessee, would, of course, have no objection to enter into such Covenants as might be suggested to render the Steam Engine as little 1824] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 313 detrimental to the public as possible. May I beg the favor of you to lay this request before the Mayor at your first opportunity and as we are under an engagement to give an early answer to the present owner of this property I shall be glad to receive a communication from you on the subject as soon as possible. — I am, Dear Sir, Henry Enfield Esqre. 'I Yours truly Town Clerk J W. Cursham And the said application having been taken into consideration It is Resolved that this Corporation decline giving their assent thereto and that the Town Clerk communicate the same to Mr Cursham. 3583 fo. 76. 1824. Monday, 13 September Butchers' Close Ordered that the proposition made to the Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company to sell to them a piece of Land being the remainder of Butchers Close at ten shillings per yard and accepted by them be and the same is hereby ratified and confirmed . . . 3583 fo. 98. Bust of C. J. Fox Ordered that Mr. Staveley be requested immediately to place the Bust of Mr Fox in a Niche in the Common Hall over the Mayor's Chair and that Sir Thomas White's Portrait be removed from its present situation and placed in some other part of the Hall. 3583 fo. lOI. Lord Byron's funeral The Town Clerk now reports to the Hall that in obedience to the directions of a special Meeting of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery the following Letter was addressed to the Executors of the late Lord Byron and the subjoined answer was returned by John Cam Hobhouse Esquire. Nottingham 14th July 1824. Sir, I have the honor to convey to you the enclosed Resolutions of a Corporate assembly of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the Town of Nottingham, and to request the answer of Lord Byron's Executors. — I beg to add the expression of my individual hope that your answer will allow to us this opportunity of giving public Testimony of the regret with which the Corporation of Nottingham regard the death of a Nobleman who has been the distinguished Ornament of his age, and whose ardent, powerful, exertions in the cause of Freedom in a distant quarter of the World have highly endeared his memory to every lover of National Independence. — I am, Jno. Cam Hobhouse Esqre. — Sir, Your most obdt. hble Servant H. Enfield, Town Clerk. 314 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1824 Bunney Park July 15. 1824. Gentlemen, I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter and I can assure you that in saying that I cannot hesitate a moment in acceding to the request which it contains I am doing that which must be highly agreeable to the wishes of the late Lord Byron's family and friends — Such a testimony of your respect to the memory of that illustrious Nobleman will be equally honorable to the living and to the dead and will, I doubt not be duly appreciated by all your fellow countrymen. I have the honor to remain, Gentn, Your most obdt. & very humble Servt. John C. Hobhouse. To the Worshipful, The Mayor, Aldn. & Corpn. of the To. & Co. of the To. of Nottm. The Town Clerk further reports that pursuant to the arrangements made by the Corporation with Lord Byron's Executors, a Deputation from the Body Corporate consisting of the Mayor, Alderman Soars, the Sheriffs, the Undersheriff, Mr. Dale and the Town Clerk joined the funeral procession in two Coaches and six and accompanied the same to the Interment at the Parish Church of Hucknall Torkard. 3583 fo. 102-103. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1823-4 1824. July 24 . . . The Corporation . . . Bot. of Oldknow & Wilson, Linen & woollen drapers 10 Lutestring scarfs 3^ each is 32^ yds at 7/6 Ribbons to tie 6 ea . . 11 Lutestring Bands 2| each is 27I yds at 7/6 Ribbons to tie 6 ea . . I Band 2| at 7/- . . Ribbon to tie 6 I2| Plain sars[ene]t Bands 2| ea is 30 yds at 5/6 Ribbons to tie 6 ea . . 7 Pair Mens Grey Beaver [gloves] 22 II „ ,, Real Black Kid 3/6 5 ,, ,, do. do. 2/8 5 ,, ,, Lined do 3/6 Use of 5 Mourng Cloaks 2/6 12 10 0 9 5 0 5 3 5 6 17 6 6 5 0 6 0 12 10 18 6 13 4 17 6 12 6 £37 4 2 [Endorsed :] . . . bill for Mourng at Lord Bvrons Funeral. 1845, I, 135, ii. 1824] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 1824. July 14 315 . . . The Corporation Dr To Richd Birch [Extract] To a Meeting of the Liver}^ to Consider of the Propriety of Paying a Tribute of Respect to the remains of the Right Honble. Lord Byron Biscuits and queencakes . . . . . . . . . . 026 1845, I, 138, vi. 1824. September 24 . . . The Corporation Dr to R Birch To a Meeting of the I^ivery to Choose Chamberlains for the ensuing Year Beef &c Fowles . . Game . . Tounge . . Lobsters Oysters Butter Cream & Milk Fruit Pyes Salt & Sowering Sugar & Lemons Biscuits Queen cakes and Mackroon Sergts Supper & Attend[ance] Malt Liquor . . Roots . . Cooke 4/ Knifes Claning i/ Tablecloaths washing Biscuits quencakes & Makroons 090 080 o 18 o 033 070 028 043 04- 010 070 070 050 034 010 050 -10 £4 6 6 070 4 13 6 1845, I, 138, xiv. 1824. September 28 . . . The Corporation Dr to Richd Birch Paid for Cleaning the Corporation Plate . . . . . . £036 1845, I, 138, xvii. Mr. Staveley Surveyor (for Chamberlains) Dr to Jas Smith 1824 [Extract] £ s d July 10 the half of Making Model for Gates, palisadoes, and 17 rails, columns &c at Plumptre Hospital =for Lamly Hospital . . . . . . i 9 3^ 1845, I, 221, iv. 6II9: 27. £ s d 2 3 6120: 5 6. 316 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1824 COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1823-4 1824. April 12 Received ... of the Treasurer for the Town of Nottingham Fifty pounds for one 3'ears Interest on £1000 — lent by the Governors of the General Hospital secured on the Rates of the Town and due 25 March £^0 For Saml Smith Esqre: John Gill. The Treasurer ... To John Rainbow Keeper of the House of 1824 Correction [extract] Extra Support to Prisoners in the winter, ordered by C L M[orley] ^ . . The Treasurer of the town Rate to J C Griffin Engineer 1824 [Extracts] £ s d January 14 to Removing the fire Engines &c from the Old to the New Engine House, ^ two Men One day Assistance . . . . . . . . 6 - 16 to Removing the Signs from the Bottom of Marys Place to Bottom of Fletcher Gate &c . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6120, 22, ii. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1823-4 1823. October 28 Bringing in frames Our Sovereign Lord the King chargeth and commandeth all Persons, being assembled, immediately to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, upon the pains con- tained in the Act made in the first year of King George, for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies. God save the King. ^ Read by Mr Aldn Barber D[eput]y Mayor from the Shafts of a Waggon in which were two frames set up in a working Condition at St Marys Church Side opposite or near Mr Thos C Smiths about J before two oClock p.m. the 28th Oct 1823 a considerable no. of persons Men Women Boys & Girls being there assembled in a tumultous manner — The Waggon was taken possession of by the Constables present by order of the Magistrates assembled viz The Dy Mayor Mr Aldn Morley Mr Aldn Soars and Mr Aldn Oldknow & drawn 1 This line added to the bill in his own handwriting. 2 Probably at the corner of Halifax Place and Pilcher Gate, where it was located in 1834. ' The Riot Act, written out in a very large hand to enable the Deputy Mayor to read it easily. 1823] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 317 to opposite the Town Gaol by Horses taken from a Dray conveying Goods from a Wharf and the Frames were taken down & deposited in the Gaol & the Waggon forwarded to the Field Pound. Richd Clarke Saml Watson Luke Newton Wm Hutchinson and Ann Bates were taken into custody and put into the Gaol being persons so assembled. [Examination of Richard Clarke] ... I am a Fwk. & live at Arnold. The \\'aggon with which I was taken in Nottm this day comes from Arnold, it belongs to Mr Thos Rhodes of arnold. I don't know whether he lent it. It was coming on the road in Arnold about 200 or 300 yds from Mr Rhodes 's when I joined it and I came with it the biggest part of the road till I was stopped along with it The Paper Potatoes and other things upon the Frames in the Waggon were put on upon the road betwn. Arnold & Xottm. The Frames are Aldn. Allen's I believe I have forgot the man's name who had the Frames He lives in Meeting House Yard Arnold I believe & his name is Joseph Slack I think They were going to take the Frames to Mr Allen's Warehouse & Slack had his accounts with him to deliver in I have before seen a Frame brought in from the Workmen in the same way that these were bringing in I do not know that it is the common way. I did not see any Person beg. I sat in the Waggon to keep the Frames steady & prevent them being damaged I never had my hat off my head in my hand till it was knocked off. The Waggon came as still as possible till we came into the Town when the Poeple of the Town collected about it. I have lived in Leicestershire the biggest part of my life and in Arnold about 12 months. I have been a Soldier about 7 years. The Women I believe drew the Waggon the biggest part of the way from Arnold. I believe three parts of the Poeple in Arnold came with the Waggon the greatest part of the way. I dont know properly the names of the other men in the Waggon. 6458, vi. 1823. November 7 Claim to exemption from highway rates An Abstract from a Patent granted to the Honble Commissioners of Excise and all Commissioned Officers Employ[ed] in securing the Duties arising from Excise That you our Commissioners and Officers Commissioned under you may be enabled the better to attend to Business, and the trust in you reposed and may not be withdrawn from the same, we do hereby declare this our will and pleasure, that you our Commissioners hereby Constituted, or any of your Collectors, Supervisors and Officers, shall not be comp[e]lled to serve as Ma}-ors Sherriffs or on any Jury, or appear or Serve at anv Assizes or Sessions, or to bear any other Public Office or Employment or to go to work at the Highways or to contribute to the Same The above is Copied from the Commissioners Patent, by the Country Examiners, at the Chief Office, for the use of the Officers in the Country. 6527, i. 3l8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1824 Police Office . . . Before Mr Aldn. Oldknow & Mr Aldn. Deverill Sum[mon]s Highway Composition diu^ to St Peter [Extract] Mr Williams a Gager in the Excise attends and claims exemption — & produces a Copy of an Extract from a Patent granted to the Commissioners of Excise. No date of Patent. q[uer]y will a Patent supercede an Act of Parliament. 6527, ii. 1824. February 23 Nonpayment of poor rates Police Office . . . Sum's, for Poor Rates due to St. Mary [Extract] 44. [John Elliott Sheep Lane] run away moonshined. ^ 6934, i. 1824. July 22 Exhibition of composition figures^ Wolverhampton . . . Sir I beg leave to request Permission to open an Exhibition of Composition Figures and likewise the use of the Town Hall. I am led to make the request on account of being Honoured with the Privilege of opening in most of the Town Halls in the Kingdom — and My Exhibition being of that nature as prevents me from opening in a less respectable place than a Town Hall or assembly rooms I have received written Testimonals from the different authorities where I had the Honour of opening expressive of the good Con- duct of myself and those in My Establishment which I will have the honour of submiting for your perusal which I hope will be deemed Satisfactory if the Town Hall Should be engaged or not suited for mv purpose — the assembly rooms might answer my purpose. My Exhibition is of the same nature as Madam Tusauds, but on a more Extensive scale, as it consists of 100 Public characters I am — Sir with the greatest respect Your Most obt. Humble Sert. Francis H. Bradley Proprietor of Compn. figures NB The favour of an answer Directed to me at Mrs. Greens, Queen St. W^olvcrhampton would be Considered a favour. [Addressed :] To the Mayor of Nottingham. 1 Apparently used here in the sense of having made a moonlight flitting, or shot the moon. This use is not recorded in the dictionaries. 2 See note 2, p. 307. 1824] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 319 [Endorsed :] The Town Clerk to inquire when & how long the Room will be wanted — and in what way it is intended to light the Room as oil cannot be admitted The terms are 5 Guineas a week for the Ball Room & the adjoining Room The Room N 11 not to be under any engagemt. 6485, Ixxxii. 1824. August 20 Epperstone paper-mill Town and County of the Town of Nottingham Be it remembered that this 20th day of August in the fifth year of the Reign of to wit I our Sovereign Lord George the fourth J Samuel Foster of Epperstone in the County of Nottingham paper maker in his proper person exhibiteth before us Charles Lomas Morley and Samuel Deverill Gentlemen Aldermen two of His Majesty's Justices of the peace ... a Complaint And thereby complains to us That he is overcharged in the Duty on twenty eight Reams of First Class paper weight Eight hundred and thirty pounds and Sixty Reams of second Class paper weight three thousand four hundred and eighty two pounds the same having been completely spoiled or destroyed and rendered unfit for use in the Month of March last by water and upon which paper so spoiled or destroyed the said Complainant had paid for Duty the Sum of Thirty two pounds two shillings and nine pence And thereupon the said Com- plainant humbly prays the Judgment of us the said Justices in the premises and that the Collector of Excise for the Collection called Derby may be required to return or pay to the said Complainant the overcharge in Duty on the said . . . paper amounting to the said sum . . . according to the form of the Statute in that case made and that John Williams of the said Town of Nottingham Supervisor of Excise may be summonsed to answer the said premises and to make defence thereto before us the said Justices. Exhibited before iis Saml. Foster C L Morley, Aldn. 6485, Ixxxiv. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1824-5 1824. Thursday, 9 December St. Ann's Well [The Annual Committee report] That it has been stated to this committee that great disorder riot drunkenness and fighting very frequently, as well on Sundays as on other days, take place at the Public House belonging to this Corporation called Saint Ann's Well Public House and the Committee being of opinion that the Licence might, with advantage, be removed from that situation, they recommend the Hall to discontinue the occupation of the House as a public House and that application be made to the Magistrates 320 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1825 at the next General Licencing Meeting to grant, in lieu of this Licence, a Licence to such other House belonging to the Corporation as the Hall may think desirable. ^ 3584 fo. 15. 1825. Tuesday, 12 April Town Waits Ordered that the number of Town Waits in the Service of this Corporation shall not exceed six and that the Salary for each of them be four pounds per annum and that the Chamberlains do pay the same half yearly. 3584 fo. 43. Exchange building irregularity Resolved that this Hall consider the proceedings of the Annual Committee in directing another Story to be added to the Building erecting next to the Police Office after that measure had been negatived by the Common Hall to be irregular, nevertheless in this instance It is Ordered that the same be ratified and confirmed but the present confirmation is to be regarded as specially given under the peculiar circumstances of the Case and not to be taken for a precedent upon any future occasion. 3584 fo. 43. New Waterwork Company This Hall having taken into consideration the application made by Mr. Hurst on the part of Mr. Thomas James and others for permission from the Corporation to lay down Pipes for supplying with Water the Buildings on each side of the Mansfield Turnpike Road and also such Buildings in the Town lying South of the line of Fox Lane as are not supplied by the present Waterwork Company It is ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Thomas Smith Mr. Thomas Wakefield Mr. Kirke Swann Mr. Charles Hay- wood Homer and Mr. James Dale be and they are hereby deputed to ascertain and report to a subsequent Hall whether this Corporation can and if so to what extent and under what restrictions, grant to Messrs. James and others or to any other persons the permission requested. 2 3584 fo. 44-45. Pool Yard Close The Report of the Committee appointed to sell the Land of the Corpora- tion situate at the South end of Gilliflower Hill called The Pool Yard Close : — That the Land was laid out for Sale according to the annexed Plan- subject to express Conditions : That the levels of the four Streets there marked out shall be fixed and determined by the Corporation Surveyor, that before Michaelmas one thousand eight hundred and twenty six each pur- chaser shall put down a Curb Stone and make a Foot-way which (inclusive of the Curb Stone) shall be five feet wide in every part from the front of the Houses or Buildings to be put upon this Lot and that the Buildings to be erected upon Lots i, 13, 14, 15 and 11 fronting to Mortimer Street and to 1 This was done, and the Town Clerk was instructed to notify the tenant. ^ The point of this was whether the existing Waterwork Company, by the terms of their lease from the Corporation, had any say in the matter. 1825] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 32I the Road from the Castle Wharfs shall be three Stories high, with dressed Brick Fronts, sashed Windows with Stone Sills and Heads, or rubbed Arches, and slated Roofs with a Cornice in front, the Eaves Drippings to be taken off by a Gutter and no Yorkshire or Common sashes to be put out in any of the above frontages ... 1 3584 fo. 52. Mapperley Hill The Mayor now produces the following Application from the Church- wardens and Overseers of the poor of Saint Mary's Parish to continue the occupation of the Land on Mapperley Hills which having been read is ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — Copy of the Resolution of a Vestry Meeting Meeting March 2d. 1825. It is Resolved — That the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor be and they are hereby empowered to occupy Twenty acres of Land on Mapperley Common — Extracted from Saint Mary's Vestry Book — A. Barnett Acting for the Vestry Clerk. And the said Resolution and application having been taken into considera- tion It is Resolved that this Corporation will grant their consent as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham and they hereby give and declare the same that the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish of Saint Mary shall continue to occupy for a further term of five years twenty acres of tfie Commonable Waste Land called Mapperley Plains for the purpose of employing thereon the unemployed poor of the said Parish of Saint Mary at the yearly rent of five shillings per acre payable to the Chamberlains and under the same Conditions in respect to fencing and laying down in Seeds at the expiration of the Term as were imposed by the Common Hall of the ninth dav of December one thousand eight hundred and nineteen. 3584 fo. 55-56. 1825. Thursday, 28 April Petition for Roman Catholic emancipation Bill The Ma^^or states that the Corporation "- are now assembled in consequence of the following Requisition. — • To Samuel Deverill, Esquire, Mayor — We the undersigned request you will caU a Meeting of the Mayor Aldermen Common Council and Livery of the Town of Nottingham to consider the propriety of petitioning both Houses of Parliament in favor of the Bill now in Progress for removing the Civil disabilities of the Catholics. — 1 Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 were leased to the Waterwork Company ; lot 3 was withdrawn for a possible street to Finkhill St., but sold in the following September ; and lot 16 was also withdrawn. The sale of the remaining lots was authorised 5 January, 1826 (3585 fo. 35-36). 2 i.e., Council and Livery. 322 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1825 Nottingham 1 Thos. Wakefield 26th. April 1825 J H. Enfield Hy. Leaver Edd. Staveley Wm. Soars O. T. Oldknow Wm. Hurst John Allen Aldn. Mr. ^^'akefield moves and his motion is seconded by Mr. Dunn that this Corporation do petition the House of Commons and the House of Lords praying that the Bill now before Parliament for relieving the Catholics from the Civil disabilities under which they labour may pass into a Law, Where- upon Mr. Roworth moves by way of amendment and his motion is seconded by the Mayor that this Meeting be dissolved And such Amendment being put to the Vote is negatived . . . and the motion of Mr. Wakefield is declared to be carried. — Resolved on the motion of Mr Wakefield seconded by Mr Allen that the following Petition be adopted as the Petition of this meeting. 1 3584 fo. 68-69. 1825. Thursday, 19 May Waterwork Company Ordered that the Town Clerk do write to Mr. Percy requesting that the Proprietors of the \\'aterworks will transmit for the Information of the next Common Hall such Extracts from the Deeds held by them as are considered to grant the exclusive privilege of supplying the Town with Water, for which they contend. 3584 fo. 79. 1825. Thursday, 8 September Fees and salaries The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following List of Salaries paid by this Corporation prepared pursuant to the Order of the last Common Hall.— An Account of all Salaries paid by the Corporation and to whom and for what Services such Salaries are paid. — To Whom Paid The Amount Out of For WTiat Services Remarks £. s. d. What Estate The Mayor ... ... 210 ,, ,, Chamber For defraying the expences incident to the Office of Mayor The Chamberlains Fee I 6 8 Do. Ancient Fee of Office This sum in the Rental ever since 1719-20 — The Town Clerk 3 13 4 Do. Do. Do. The Coroners ... ,, '"^ Do. Do. Do. The Deputy Recorder 4 4 ,, Do. Do. Do. 1 The petition is omitted here. i825] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 323 The Amount Out of For What Services £. s. d. WTiat Estate 20 ,, ,, Chamber Bearing the Mace attending on the Mayor and all Corporation Meetings and summoning same. 15 ,, ,, Do. The like except Bearing the Mace. 12 ,, ,, Do. Collecting Country Butchers Rents. Remarks To WTiom I^aid Richd. Birch, May's. Sergt. Saml Kilbourn Com. Sergt.... Richard Birch Samuel Kilbourn Thomas Whittle Joseph Cox The Crier Sexton St. ^Nlarys Mr. Staveley ... Town Waits ... Bridgemasters Fee Mr. Staveley ... Doctor Wood Reverend S. Lund Schoolwardens Fee Mr. Staveley ... Joseph Richards 3584 fo. 115-116. Mayor's salary Mr. Alderman Barber now gives Notice that he will at the next Hall move that for the future the Salary of the Mayor shall be three hundred guineas in lieu of two hundred guineas. ^ 3584 fo. 116. New Waterwork Company Ordered that the Mayor for the time being Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Alderman DeveriU (when out of his present office of Mayor) Mr. \\'akefield Mr. Staveley and the Chamberlains be and they are hereby authorized to confer on the part of this Corporation wdth the Mansfield Road Waterwork Company relative to their application for permission to lay down Pipes for 1 Notice not followed up ; but see p. 338. 2 13 4 Do. Keeper of Fields The like and Woods. Fee ever since 1719-20- 20 ,, „ Do. Field Finder 16 „ ,, Do. Keeper of the Meadows ,, 16 ., Do. Ringing Market Bell ,, 10 ,, Do. Do. ^Mayor's Breakfast Bell. 60 ,, ,, Do. Surveyor to Chamber Estate 12 ,, Do. Attending and playing before Corporation Processions. I 6 8 Bridge .\ncient Fee of Office. 30 ,, „ Do. Surveyor to Bridge Estate 00 ,, ,, School Schoolmaster of Free Grammar School. 70 .. ,. Do. Usher of Do. — .. 13 4 Do. Ancient Fee of Office -O ,, ,, Do. Surveyor to School Estate 15 ,. ., Do. Ascertaining Tithe of Hay and collecting same. 324 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1825 the supply of Water as far South of Fox Lane as the Pinfold in York Street and for the purchase of a piece of Land on the North Side of the Pinfold taking ten j-ards in front and the whole depth backwards for the purpose of forming a Reservoir and of building a House with requisite conveniences and that the said Deputation be further authorized to make such Agreement as they shall judge expedient on the part of this Corporation with the said Company and in case they shall agree to grant the permission applied for or to sell the Land applied for either in Fee or for a Term of years It is further Ordered that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby authorized and empowered in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to afhx the Common Seal of this Corporation to any Conveyance Lease or other Deed. 3584 fo. 122. Accounts of the Chamber Estate The Finance Committee report . . . that the subjoined Statement con- tains an Abstract of the Receipts and Pa^-ments Income and Expenditure of the Chamber Estate for the year ending last Michaelmas and a full exposition of the Corporation Funds to Michaelmas one thousand eight hundred and twenty four . . . Receipts Chamber 1823,24 Annual Receipts (vizt.) £ s D £ s D Rental Shambles Stalls Burgess Nobles Mickletorn Jury East Croft Agistment Casual Receipts vizt. Interest Sums owing &c Flood Road Shares sold . . The Schoolwardens for expences Freedoms purchased E. Staveley . . Arrears of Rents received Do. of Exchange Shambles Do. of Butchers Stalls I9I2 II 3 707 16 6 206 3 " 2826 10 9 31 , , ,, 51 ,, ,, 20 19 6 10 " " 2939 10 3 203 80 8 5 84 ,, ,, 107 8 10 474 T/ 3 513 II II 186 5 8 124 13 6 824 II I 1825] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 325 5849 4 .. 910 ,, „ } •• • Land Sold Loans received Received of Walker and Swann Chamberlains for 1825 910 ,, „ 459 19 6 - 1369 19 6 ;^ii458 2 I Payments Chamber 1823, 24 Annual Charges (vizt. Undiscretional Rates Interest Permanent Payments Repairs Irrecoverable arrears Discretional Fees and Salaries . . Law Expenses Donations and Gratuities . . Expenses Exchange Room Expences Meadows do. East Croft do. Market Place do. . . Deficiency of Bilby's Hospital Life Annuities Casual Payments Recoverable Arrears Improvements Loans paid Outstanding debts (former Chamberlains) Balance paid do. . . £ s D s D 57 3 ,, 940 12 ,, 100 15 9 286 7 10 12 18 6 ^zii 17 I 555 6 >> 336 4 ,, 89 2 ,, 293 8 7 61 5 9 41 14 .. 6 14 II 200 9 10 7 6 3 317 10 9 1591 II 4 734 4 9 3703 13 2 , , 88 13 6 90 3 2 90 3 -7 3437 3 T J . . 1130 16 10 3007 12 2 7575 12 3 £ I 1458 2 I 3584 fo. 123-125. 326 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1825 Exchange Rooms receipts [It is ordered] That the Income of this Corporation arising from letting the Exchange Rooms shall in future be paid to the Chamberlains and form part of their Accounts, the Ma37or for the time being continuing to have the direction and disposal of the Rooms. 3584 fo. 125-126. Market Place receipts . . . That the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Wylde Mr. Wakefield Mr. Staveley and Mr. Howitt (of whom any three shall be competent to act) be and they are hereby deputed to investigate and ascertain the total yearly receipts and expenditure arising from and attending the Market Place of this Town and that they report the same to a subsequent Hall. 3584 fo. 126. Town Clerk's salary Mr. Wakefield now gives Notice that at the next Hall he will move that a fixed Salar}^ be allowed to the Town Clerk for the permanent annual Business done by him for this Corporation the amount of Salary and the duties which it shall include to be stated at the next Hall. 1 3584 fo. 127. 1825. Thursday, 22 September Bridge over the Leen Resolved that the Proceedings of the Annual Committee in directing a Bridge and Culvert to be erected over the Leen running across part of the Island and the manner in which they have ordered the same to be carried into effect be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed And it is Ordered that an Advertisement for proposals to execute the Work by Con- tract be inserted in the Nottingham Mercury Newspaper next Week And it is also Ordered . . . that the Advertisement shall likewise be inserted in the Nottingham Journal of the present week. — It is further Resolved . . . that the said Advertisement be not inserted in the Nottingham Review. 3584 fo. 139. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1824-5 Messrs. Leaver and Guilford, Sheriffs of Nottingham, To the Undersheriff [extract] [Michaelmas, 1823 — £ s d Hilary, 1825 Legal expenses, etc. Total 118 i i] Payments. s d One year's feefarm Rent . . . . . . £50 4 o Land Tax, . . . . . . . . . . 12 8 o Poor rates, . . . . . . . , . . 18 o o 1 Not proceeded with. 1825] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF XOTTIXGHAM 327 Highway Rates Expenses of proclamations . . Church rate Receipts. Trent Bridge Tolls Newark Do. Wrights Do HuttonsDo.i Received fines at Sessions Received of Chamberlains one vears chief rent Received post lines . . Allowed by Common Hall April 12th 1825 . . . The Corporation . . . Bot. of Oldknow & Wilson 1824 [Extracts] September 14 18 Yds Blk Bombazine 3/6 for a Gown ij Shalloon 2/2 for the Crier 3I Silk Serge [?] 6/- of the Court. 27 I5f Yds 8/4 Green Cloth 8/- October 5 22 Rich Blk Tabbinett 10/6 2i Black Velvet 16 [d] . . 15 I Silk Velvet 21/- 1825 February g Paid Parker for making Sheriff's Gowns 1825. March i The Chamberlains To Joseph Carr Engraving Plan of Pool Yard Close includg. Plate 200 Plans printg & paper 3 18 9 6 2 0 2 5 0 92 17 9 210 18 10 s d £63 0 0 20 0 0 25 0 0 15 0 0 4 5 6 15 8 8 5 2 4 £147 16 6 1846; £63 2 4 , I, 90b, ii. 3 3 0 •• 3 18 3 9 6 6 . 0 II II 3 0 I 0 0 4 14 0 1846. I, I 48, ii. £ s d 2 2 0 I 4 0 £360 1846, I, 193, ii. 1 Market tolls. 328 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1825 The Corporation . . . Bot. of C. & H. Homer . . . 1825 [Extract] ;^ s d March 5 repairing Sheriffs Sticks . . . . . . 16 1846, I, 223, ii. HIGH CONSTABLE'S ACCOUNTS : 1824-5 1824. November 23 Order to Benjn Barns and twenty four other Constables for Attending to Keep the Peace during the time of Lord Byron Laying in State at the Black's Head Inn £4-3-0.1 6216: A, 27. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1824-5 1825. May 12 Keeper of the House of Correction Ordered that the Salary of the Keeper of the House of Correction be £175 a year from the Easter Sessions 1825, and all other Fees and perquisites cease as well prisoners fees as portions of the Prisoners earnings or otherwise 370 fo. 108. LICENSING SESSIONS : 1824-5 1825. March 28 [High Constable's notice of a special meeting of magistrates to be held on 29 March at 12 o'clock at noon, for the purpose of granting a licence to William Alvey, new tenant of the Generous Briton public house. 2] 7593- PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1824-5 1824. December 14 Refusal to pay wages Town of Nottingham, "i The Information of John Holmes . . . (To wit.) J Framesmith taken upon his Oath . . . Who saith, — That John Leavers ^ of the said Town Framesmith refuses to pay the Wages due to Informant for Work done and performed by him for the said John Leavers in the Iron Manufacture in the said Town of Nottingham Sworn Before us. John Holmes. Saml Deverill Mayor 6471, ccxxiv. 1 Endorsement ; the order merely gives the names of the constables and the sum paid to each. 2 Printed and ms. ; apparently a draft, afterwards cancelled . 3 Presumably the nephew of the inventor of the Leavers lace machine. 1825] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 329 1824. December 21 Breach of contract . . . The Information of James Milner . . . Bobbin and Carriagemaker taken upon his Oath . . . Who saith, — That about three months since George Whittaker . . . Carriagemaker did contract ... to make fifteen hundred and fifty Brass Carriages for Informant and entered into such service — And he has . . . wilfully neglected to finish the said work. 1 Sworn Before me Saml Deverill Mayor James Milner. 6471, ccxxxv. 1825. August 30 A Panoramic painting^ Weymouth . . . Sir, Being informed that the Exchange Rooms are sometimes let for the Exhibition of Paintings, is the reason of my thus addressing you, we have a Panoramic Painting of the Defeat of the Turks by the Greeks at sea and upon Land — with which we wish to visit Nottingham with \'our Permission and also for the use of the Rooms — a reasonable Rent would be given, for one Month certain and longer if it should answer — any security your Wor- ship requires wiU be given that no injury shall be done to any part of the Room — and the Rent paid in any manner you please to Order — we would wish to be in Nottingham in the course of about 15 Da^-s from the date of this letter and as the Paintings are in London, and will require some time bringing, an early Answer wiU greatly oblige whether we can be favored with the Room or not, I would not trouble your Worship but having already wTitten to Mr. Sutton and as yet without receiving any Answer, which leaves me in an uncertainty how to order the Paintings, I remain Sir, with the greatest respect Your Worships Most Obedt Hume Servt. Monsieur St. Clair panorama Assembly Room Weymouth N B. It would be confering a particular favor on me to let me know if there have been any paintings Exhibited in the Room latelv, and what were the Subjects. [Addressed ;] For, His Worship the Mayor of Nottingham. 6485, cxxxiv, 1 Such complaints of work left unfinished are very frequent in the records of this period. 2 See note 2, p. 307. 330 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1824-5 1825. January 10 Waste lands Copy of a certificate of the Town Clerk that the Corporation ahenated waste lands in Nottingham at many different periods between 1616 and 1825. 5560 b. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1825-6 1826. Thursday, 5 January Thurland Hall paddock Resolved that this Corporation hereby give their consent to the proprietors of that part of Thurland Hall Paddock which lies next to Parliament Row- erecting their intended Buildings so as to occupy the adjoining triangular strip of Land in order that such Buildings may range in a straight line with the Corner of Mr Stones 's Premises and the intended new Street to be called Haughton Street. 3585 fo. 32. Mapperley Hill : work for unemployed Resolved that this Corporation will grant their consent as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham and they hereby give and declare the same that the Churchwardens and Overseers of the poor of the Parish of Saint Mary in the Town of Nottingham shall, in addition to the Land on Mapperley Hill part of the Manor, already occupied by them enclose and occupy for the term of five years from Christmas last five acres more of the said Land on Mapperley Hill aforesaid adjoining to the North end of the Land already in their occupation for the purpose of employing thereon the unemployed poor of the said parish of Saint Mary at the yearly rent of five shillings per acre . . . 3585 fo. 33. New Waterwork Company Resolved unanimously . . . That on Messrs. James and Smith paying to this Corporation the purchase Money of the two pieces of Land in Notting- ham one at the North end of the Waste Land adjoining Mansfield Road and the other in York Street which they have purchased of this Corporation They their heirs and assigns be permitted as far as this Hall can grant and allow the same and subject to all grants and privileges demised by this Corporation in the Waterwork Leases to Samuel Watkinson and others their executors administrators and assigns to lay down and continue in the Soil and Freehold of this Corporation in the Highways Pipes for supplying with Water the Buildings on each side of Mansfield Road north of Fox Lane and also for supplying with Water the piece of Land in York Street so purchased by them paying five shillings a year to the Chamberlains and no more. 3585 fo. 35. 1826] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 33I Special Shambles Committee Ordered that until the next Common Hall the Mayor and Aldermen or any three of them be ... a Special Committee for letting the Shambles and Stalls as they may become Vacant and that they do also make such regula- tions as they shall think proper for maintaining good order in the Shambles and obliging their being shut up at a proper hour at night, the late hours and disorderly conduct now observed there being a public grievance, and that such Deputation be and they are hereby authorized to enforce the Regulations which they shall adopt in consequence hereof by discharging such Butchers as will not conform thereto. 3585 fo. 36. 1826. Thursday, 2 February Water supply from Trent and Basford Middle Pavement 28th. January 1826. — Dear Sir, An Application being intended to be made to Parliament in the next Session for leave to bring in a Bill for better supplying the Town of Notting- ham and its Vicinity with Water from the River Trent at or near the Trent Bridge it will be necessary for me as Solicitor for the Bill to lay before Parliament a Plan of the intended Aqueduct and works together with the names of the Owners of the Land to be taken for the purposes of the Company and their assent to or dissent therefrom. As a Reservoir and other works are intended to be made and erected in the Trent Close in the occupation of Mr. Benjamin Richards (as you will perceive on reference to the Plan ^ lodged in your Office) belonging to the Corporation of Nottingham, I shall esteem it a favor if you will ascertain and inform me at your earliest convenience whether the Corporation have any objection to the Trent Close being taken for the above purposes on being paid the full value thereof by the Company of Proprietors. — I am. Dr. Sir, To Henry Enfield Esqre. \ Yours sincerely Town Clerk of Nottingham. J W. Cursham. Nottingham 31st. January 1826. — Dear Sir, An Application being intended to be made to Parliament in the next Session for leave to bring in a Bill for better supplying the Town of Notting- ham and its Vicinity with Water I shall feel obliged if you will take the trouble to ascertain whether the Mayor and Burgesses as Lords of the Manor have any objection to the Public Streets and Pavements of the Town being broken up for the purpose of laying the Aqueducts or Pipes, the Company 1 Still preserved (No. 4106). 332 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 of Proprietors binding themselves by suitable provisions in the Bill to make good such part of the Streets and Pavements as may be so broken up. — I shall feel obliged by your early attention to this Letter. I remain, Dr. Sir Your's sincerely W Cursham. To Henry Enfield Esqre. 1 Town Clerk of r Nottingham. J Mr. Percy Solicitor for the River Leen Waterwork Company now attends and asks generally the assent or dissent of this Corporation to the application which they are now making to Parliament for an Act to incorporate and establish a Company for the more effectually supplying the Inhabitants of Nottingham and adjacent places with Water from the River Leen and from a Spring in the parish of Basford near the Mill in the Hole and he also lays before this Hall the Plan of the projected Aqueduct and the Book of Reference! thereto And thereupon It is now Unanimously Resolved as follows : — Waterwork Companies — Resolved that this Hall declare generally their dissent to the application intended to be made by the River Leen Waterwork Company to Parliament because this Hall are not acquainted with the particulars powers or pro- visions which may be contemplated by the intended Company or how far the same may interefere with the interests of this Corporation in relation to the present Waterwork Lease or to other property belonging to this Corporation, whereupon Mr. Percy is called again into the Council Chamber and the above Resolution of Hall is communicated to him. — After which the Hall proceeded to take into consideration the Letters from Mr. Cursham And it is . . . now resolved that this Corporation dissent at present from selling the Trent Close because part thereof may be wanted for the purposes of the Trent Bridge but are willing to agree for the Sale of adjacent Land upon receiving full value for the same whereupon the motion being opposed ... It is put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative and Resolved accordingly . . . It is then moved . . . that this Corporation assent to the application made by Mr. Cursham's letter of the thirty first Ultimo but subject nevertheless and without prejudice to all and every the rights and privileges of a similar nature heretofore granted by the Mayor and Burgesses to other parties and so far only as this Corporation can lawfully give such assent whereupon Mr. Hurst moves by way of amendment that this Corporation do under existing circumstances remain neuter for the present with respect to the lastmen- tioncd application and the amendment being seconded by Mr. Alderman Soars is put to the Vote and negatived . . . The Original motion is then put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative . . . Ordered that the above Resolutions be communicated by the Town Clerk to Mr. Cursham. — 1 Still preserved (No. 4107). 1826] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 333 It is then unanimously Resolved . . . that if an application similar to that contained in Mr. Cursham's Letter of the thirty first of January be addressed to the Mayor by Mr. Percy on the part of those for whom he is concerned in soliciting a Bill for the better supplying the Town of Nottingham with Water this Corporation will give their assent thereto subject and without prejudice to all and every the rights and privileges of a like nature heretofore granted by the Mayor and Burgesses of Nottingham to other parties and so far only as this Corporation can lawfully give such assent. — Ordered that the Town Clerk communicate the last Resolution of this Hall by Letter to Mr Percy. 3585 fo. 42-44. Chapel Bar improvement Resolved in pursuance of the recommendation of the Annual Committee that this Corporation will in addition to the one hundred pounds already subscribed and paid by the Corporation towards widening and improving Chapel Bar in this Town and which has been partly effected subscribe the further sum of four hundred pounds (making in the whole five hundred pounds) to the Fund for carrying into complete effect the said Improvement And it is Ordered that the Chamberlains do pay the said sum of four hundred pounds on the Order of the Mayor as soon as the total sum wanted for the purposes aforesaid shall be subscribed and that the Mayor be requested to communicate the Substance of this Order of Hall to the Commissioners of the Turnpike Road. 3585 fo. 44. 1826. Tuesday, 23 May Annuity for Town Crier Ordered . . . that an Annuity of five pounds be granted by this Corpora- tion to Thomas Barwick the Cryer and an old Servant of this Corporation who is now in reduced circumstances . . . 3585 fo. 50-51. Repair of Red Lane Resolved that the proceedings of the Annual Committee in agreeing to subscribe on the part of this Corporation a sum not exceeding fifty pounds towards the expences of trying the Indictment preferred against the Parish of Basford for the nonrepair of Red Lane, be and the same are hereby con- firmed And it is now Ordered (the said Trial not having come on at the last Assizes) that the Chamberlains pay the amount of such Subscription upon the Mayor's Order immediately after the result of the Trial. 3585 fo. 54-55. Subscription to poor relief Resolved that the proceedings of the Annual Committee in authorizing the Mayor to subscribe on the part of this Corporation the sum of one hundred pounds towards the relief of the unemployed and distressed poor in this Town be and the same are hereby confirmed . . . 3585 fo. 56. 334 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 Island Bridge It is ordered and Resolved that the proceedings of the Committee [deputed to sell the Island] in determining to erect a Stone Bridge over the Leen in the Island and in accepting the Tender of Mr. William Sims for erecting the same for the sum of one hundred and ninety six pounds and twelve shillings be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed And it is Ordered that the Chamberlains do pay the said sum of one hundred and ninety six pounds and twelve shillings to Mr. Sims, on the completion of the Bridge to the satisfaction of Mr. Staveley. 3585 fo. 60-61. Report of Finance Committee The Committee appointed in June one thousand eight hundred and twenty four to examine the Corporation Accounts have now to present their final Report. — The four principal Estates which are vested in the Corporation and are consequently under the management of the Hall are the Chamber, the Lamble\^ the Bridge and the School Estates. There are also some other minor Trusts which appear in the Chamber Rental — The two latter men- tioned Estates are vested in this Corporate Body In Trust for the objects contemplated by the Grantors, and it will therefore appear evident that in our collective and in our individual Capacities it is our bounden duty to watch with care and vigilance not only the appointment of the different Officers to their several Trusts but to see that the Estates placed for the time being under their immediate care be managed with a due and faithful regard to the wishes of the Grantors and for the benefit of those for whom we are acting. — The Committee beg to state that as the management of the different Trusts alluded to is in some degree complicated both from their variety and from the nature of their Revenues it is indespensably necessary that the several Accounts should be kept straight and clear and that in conformity with an Order of Hall they be presented annually in the form of a clear and intelligible balance sheet. — Your Committee beg to state further that of all the Books necessary for the keeping of your Accounts there is no one of more importance than the Cash Book which ought to be kept with the greatest clearness and balanced often. They have to regret that the Book which they inspected exhibited neither of these requisite characters — that monies from aU the Estates were entered promiscuously — that it appeared to have been seldom cast up or balanced and that its general appearance was confused and unsatisfactory. Your Committee recommend that in future separate Cash Books and Ledgers should be kept for each of the principal Estates under the manage- ment of this Hall. — The Committee report further that no Ledger Account has been kept of monies paid to and received from your Bankers and that reliance has been placed upon the correctness of the passage Book They consider this mode of proceeding extremely unsafe and unsatisfactory, and they recommend for 1826] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 335 the future than [sic] an Account should be raised in the Ledgers in which all money transactions between the Bankers and the several Estates should be entered from the Cash Books whether as Debtors or as Creditors. — Your Committee report further that very many accounts in the Chamber Ledger had not been entered up and balanced for a great number of years by w^hich means losses have been occasioned and great doubt and uncertainty as to the items in several accounts and they recommend for the future that all accounts should be balanced annually. — The Committee report that in pursuance of the Order of Hall abovenamed they have examined the several Accounts in the Journal and as far as possible the entries and vouchers since the year one thousand eight hundred and thirteen — They have to regret that in examining the Shambles Account they found that monies had been withdrawn in small sums by the late Thomas Black during a great number of years — These accounts have been examined and the various sums so far as possible collected and added to- gether making the total of two hundred and ninety seven pounds and one shilling which amount has been paid in to the credit of your account with the Bankers by Mr. Stavcley. — The Committee Report that a debt of two years standing is due from Joseph Cell in Ledger B besides Interest upon the same. In 79 there seems to be five guineas charged too much for scavenging and thev regret that in many cases there are no posting marks which prevents the tracing of the Accounts so as to ascertain their correctness. — In folio 98 an account of Three hundred and two pounds fifteen shillings and six pence stands against the Nottingham Canal Companv "for loss of herbage" — The Committee recommend that this claim should be abandoned if not tenable, but if valid they recommend that it should be enforced either by pa\^ment of one sum for the estimated value or b\- an annual pavment if this mode should be thought more eligible. — The Committee observe that a payment of sixty pounds is made annually to the Overseers of the Parish of Saint Mary for scavenging. They consider it doubtful whether the Chamber is liable to this expense and they recom- mend that the claim should be investigated. If it should be found that they are liable to this expence they further recommend that the scavenging should be disposed of by public advertizement for tenders. — Your Committee have to state that in consequence of this investigation the Account between the Chamber and the Lambley Estates has been examined and adjusted and the Balance five hundred and thirty pounds seven shillings and tenpence which appears to be due to the Chamber has been brought down in account and the Chamber will be entitled to receive Interest on the said sum of five hundred and thirt\' pounds seven shillings and ten pence till the same be paid off. — The Committee have to report further that in folio 134 there is the sum of One thousand five hundred and sevent}' three pounds two shillings and nine pence halfpenny standing in the Chamber Ledger against the School Estate for the Balance of account on monies advanced to it at different times and as this account appears to be correct as far as the\' can judge from the £ s d i8i5-i6. . . 12 0 0 1818-19. 21 0 0 19-20. 47 5 0 20-21. 31 2 0 1821-22. .. 109 13 6 1817-18 22-23 23-24 336 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 entries in the Ledger they recommend to the Hall the Settlement of it without delay. — The Committee regret that amongst other unsettled Accounts in the Ledger Mr. Staveley's own Account with the Chamber had remained un- settled during a great number of years. At the time when the balance was brought down there was upwards of one hundred pounds due to the Chamber. There were also several items and charges which seemed to require investiga- tion and altho' a Copy of that account was promised frequently both by Mr. Staveley and also by his Clerk it has never been received ; the Committee therefore recommend the investigation of that Account by the Hall. — The Committee Report that the following sums have been paid into the Chamber for receipts from the Exchange Rooms. — In Mr. Alderman Morley's Mayoralty WooUey's , , Soar's ,, Ashwell's In Mr. Alderman Morley's Mayoralty There are now wanting Mr. Alderman Barber's Mayoralty Mr. Alderman Oldknow's Mr. Alderman Wilson's And they recommend that if any of the above years are still remaining unsettled that an immediate settlement should be requested. The Committee have further to report that in the account which has been kept by the Mayor's Sergeant (without in the least degree inculpating Mr. Birch) they have detected numerous entries and charges which did not belong to the Chamber and which have since been placed to the proper Accounts and the amount saved to the Chamber through this Inquiry. They recommend that in future all payments should be made from proper Funds and by the proper Cashier. The examination of Mr. Birch's accounts has embraced a period of seven years and money to the extent of One thousand six hundred pounds has been received and expended without examination and correction. The Committee regret that money has also been repeatedly paid without signed Orders and on some occasions contrary to the Wishes and without the knowledge of Mr. Staveley. — The Committee have to express their regret and their surprize that the Account above alluded to should have been allowed to go on such a number of years without examination. It has been the practice of Mr. Birch to receive the rents of the greater part of the Shambles weekly — These Rents consist of a great number of small sums and are paid at times with great irregularity, when received however the monies have been kept in hand and appropriated to a great variety of purposes and many of them purposes for which the funds of this Chamber are not responsible — The Accounts when checked by the late Thomas Black were presented at irregular and distant periods and altho a careful and regular examination of this account might not from the nature of it have entirely prevented errors, it would probably have led to the detection of a system of fraud which was regularly practised 1826] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 337 on the Funds of your Body bv the late Thomas Black during a great number of years. — In analysing Mr. Birch's account the Committee find that its receipts consist of monies received from the Xoble Account, ^ Mickletorn Fines and Shambles, and that the payments have been the Recorder's Fees, Sheriffs Tolls, Salaries and Common Current Expences. Your Committee see no reason why any of these Funds should be appropriated to the payment of the Sheriffs Tolls. — Your Committee recommend for the future that all monies received bv Mr. Birch for the Country Shambles should be paid into the hands of the Cashier weekly distinguishing weekly payments from arrears and that whatever other monies ]\Ir. Birch receives should on receipt be paid over in like manner into the hands of Mr. Staveley to be placed to their respective Accounts and that for Mr. Birch's current expences an order by the proper authority be given to pay the same at stated periods as ma}- be convenient and from such funds as shall be deemed fit and just for this purpose by this mode a check would be established upon the Shambles' Receipts, your monies would be placed to their respective accounts and your payments made by the proper and responsible Officer. — The Committee have further to state that they have been able to examine the Bridge Accounts onh' superficially but as far as came under their observation they appear to be correct. They beg to state however that the balance from one Bridgemaster to another ought to be passed over at the time when a new Bridgemaster enters upon his Office and the arrears within six months according to Order of Hall. — Your Committee report that at the time when their investigation ceased in the early part of last year the Annuities chargeable on the Corporation amounted to about seven hundred pounds per annum and their debts to about thirteen thousand six hundred pounds. The various sums due to the Chamber for Sales of Land would materially alter the state of this Account and they recommend that a correct and clear Statement should be drawn up by Mr. Staveley showing the various debts which are due from the Corpora- tion Estates and also the amount of the various Rentals and their Funds generally so that by this Account the Hall may be made acquainted with the precise situation in which they stand and regulate their proceedings and expences accordingly. — In conclusion the Committee recommend most urgently that the Order of Hall for the presenting of their Accounts annually in the form of a Balance Sheet should be enforced with the greatest regularity, and further that if upon consideration the sum of one hundred and twenty pounds now allowed to j\Ir. Stavelev for the keeping of the Chamber, the Bridge and the School Accounts should be deemed insuflficient they recommend that such allowance should be made as will secure the whole of the Accounts being kept in such a clear intelligible and satisfactory State that at all proper times they may fearlessly be opened to the inspection of friend or foe and that we as Mem- bers of this Hall may each of us feel the Conviction in our minds that we are 1 Burgess nobles, i.e., fees paid on admission to freedom of the borough. 338 KECOKDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 guarding these Trusts as though they were our own property and as if our proceedings were watched by the departed Grantors themselves who claimed from us the sacred and solemn obligations of our Burgess Oath. 3585 fo. 74-79. Receipts from Exchange Rooms Ordered that the late Mayor be requested to pay forthwith to the Chamber- lains the amount of the Receipts from the Exchange Rooms during his Mayoralty. 3585 fo. 79. Market Place improvement Mr. Hurst now moves that a Committee be appointed with power to lay a Culvert from Sheep Lane to the Crown 3'ard b}' the side of the Curb Stone to carry off the Water and to level and repair the pavement over and near the same at the expence of this Corporation and the motion is seconded by Mr. Allen whereupon Mr. Wakefield moves by way of amendment that a Committee be appointed to consider and report to the next Hall of the best mode of carrying the above objects into execution and the probable expence thereof and such amendment being seconded by Mr. Hopper is put to the Vote and negatived . . . Ordered that the motion of Mr. Hurst be and the same is hereby adopted and it is further Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Wakefield Mr. Hurst and Mr. Staveley and Mr. Homer be and they are hereby deputed and fully authorized to carry the above objects into effect . . . 3585 fo. 79. 1826. Thursday, 29 June Trent Bridge repairs Mr. Barnsdall one of the Bridgemasters states that in consequence of the delapidated state of the Trent Bridge an immediate repair thereof was found to be necessary one of the Piers being actually falling and that therefore the Bridgemasters had commenced such repairs and supports of the Bridge as they deemed requisite and they wish now for the sanction of the Hall It is thereupon Resolved that this Common Hall approve of and confirm the proceedings of the Bridgemasters And it is Ordered that the Bridgemasters be and they are hereby authorized to complete the works at the Trent Bridge which they have already commenced. 3585 fo. 94-95. 1826. Thursday, 24 August Mayor's salary Ordered on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Howitt that the Salary of the Mayor for the time being (commencing with the present Mayoralty) shall be two hundred and fift\' guineas . . . 3585 fo. 106-107. 1826] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 339 CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1825-6 1825. October 3 The Corporation . . . Bot. of Oldknow & Wilson . . . [Extract] 3 Umbrellas 9/- 170 1847, I, 107, ii. Jobbing at Change Rooms Chamberlain to James Smith 1825 [Extract] £ s d December 24 Son and Morris attending at Cricket Ball 1 till 5 oclock in the Morn by appointment of Aldn Morley to see all fires safe, & all Candles out . . . . . . . . 050 1847, I, 141a, ii. The Chamberlains . . . Bot. of C. & H. Homer . . . 1826 [Extracts] £ s d June 22 repairing & Cleaning Mace . . . . . . 4 - September 26 2 Plated Soup Ladles 16/- . . . . . . i 12 - 2 Silver punch Ladles 13/- . . . . . . 16- 1847, I, 190, ii. 1826. June 18 The Corporation ... To William Sims Dr"-^ s d . . . Built a Bridg over the river Leen for the sum of . . . . £195 13 o allowed 3 for ale during getting out foundation . . . . 10 o Exd: and the same is properly executed agreeably to the £196 3 o Contract Edd: Stavele}'. 1847, I, 195, 111. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1825-6 1825. October 19 Guildhall . . . Ordered that a Reservoir be made over the Tread Wheel at a sufficient height for receiving the Water to be thrown up by the Wheel for the supply & use of the prison & other purposes, under the direction of the visiting Justices.* 6126: 32. 1 Annual Christmas ball and supper of the Sherwood Forest Cricket Club, on 23 December. See Nottingham Journal, 24 December, 1825. 2 Accompanied by the contract and Staveley's original plan, etc. The bridge was in Skinner's Close, crossing the Leen between London Road and the Island. 3 From here to the end is added in Staveley's wTiting. 4 Appended to a list of bills to be paid. 340 RFXORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 1825. October 17 The Treasurer ... To Rob Davison [siirgeon] To Double Truss for Rupture for Robt Goodall 1 . . . . £130 6127: 7, vii. The County Rate to H: Enfield Town Clerk 1826 [Extracts] £ s d February 13 Drawing Hand Bill relative to the windows of several Lace Manufacturers having been broken and for apprehension of Offenders 6 8 14 Letter to the Duke of Newcastle urging the dangerous state of Thurland Hall Gate- way and the necessity of immediately lowering it . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6128: II. 1826. May 16 To the Treasurer of Nottingham Pay Mr Wilson, on account of the Tread Wlieel, fift}- pounds, & it will be allowed in your Accounts . . .- £50 Wm Soars Aldn Saml Deverill Aldn . . . 6128: 22. HIGH CONSTABLE'S ACCOUNTS : 1825-6 1825. December 2 • . . Pay to Robert Lineker, James Lawson and George Spybey three of the Constables . . . the Sum of Six Shillings for their attendance on the twenty first day of November last on Blue Bell Hill and other places to prevent Dog Fighting . . . J H Barber I\Iayor. 6220: A, 29. 1826. March 9-16 Treasurer ... to George Vason Gaoler To expenccs incurred in the Care and Execution of Saml Wood [Extract] To Carter taking Culprit to the Place of Execution and taking the Body to the Hospital .. ., .. .. .. 11- 6221: G, 12. 1 Prisoner in the House of Correction. 2 An order for a further ;^i5o was made on 16 August. See also p. 353. 1826] RFXORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 34 1 1826. May 9 . . . Pay to Samuel Kilbourn One of the Constables . . . the Sum of One pound for his attendance to preserve the Peace in the Shambles and the Fowl Market when altered . . . J H Barber. 6222: A, 24. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1825-6 1826. January 13 Objection to Under Sheriff and Jury Wm Clarke & "1 True Bill retd. plead not guilty to an Indictmt. for an Wm Edensor J assault upon Jno. Parrott — Mr Hopkinson Senr. employed for Parrott complains that the Under- sheriffs of this Town is in the habit of practiceing in this Court as an Att[orne]y — says it is contrary to usage & 2 acts of Parlt. & in violation of the Constitution & that let him H have the nomination of the Jury & he shod, win a Cause of the Atty. General himself. He may challenge the array or the Polls — The Polls may be Partizans Last Sessions Mr Hursts Client obtained a Verdict the Foreman of the Jury being the Uncle of his Client, says the Son of a late Aldn. relation to ]\Ir Hurst is a fit Person to be under- sheriff. Reads the act of Parlt. ag[ainst] the practice complained of & says he is not Friendly to penalties will not sue for the Penalties but believes the same will be sued for — hopes the practice will be discontinued. Objects to Sarhl Smalley — who had been Foreman of the Pettv Jury yesterday & to day to this time. [Here follow the names of the Jury.] The Parties at the recommendation of the Court agree to submit all matters in dispute between them to the hearing and determination of Mr Enfield they severally agreeing and undertaking to abide by and perform whatever he shall direct and award and he shall have power to award what sum if any is due to Parrott from Clarke & Edensor for wages or share of profits and what sum if any shall be paid by them to him on account of the assault charged in this Indictmt which total sum they undertake to pay to the said J Parrott on demand The above minute is shewn to ^Ir Hopkinson & Mr Hurst which the\' read and approve of. 370 fo. 157-158. 1 Wm. Hurst. 342 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1825-6 1826. February 3 Tailors prices . . . The Information of Thomas Throseby . . . Tailor taken upon his Oath . . . Who saith, — That on Thursday the twelfth day of January last William Dixon . . . Tailor did wilfully and maliciously threaten . . . Informant that if he continued to work at the present price as offered by the Master Tailors in Nottingham he might look out for he would be served Out and it would be worse for him Sworn Before me J H Barber Mayor Thos Throsby. 6472, ccxi. 1826. April 15 Domestic service agreement I Sarah Whitehead hereby agree to hire myself to Mrs. J. Walker of this Town for one year. Wages 7£: or ()£: provided my Cooking is approved. Witness Sarah Whitehead Mary Taylor her X Mark. her X Mark Nottingham . . . 6486, X. CORONERS' INQUESTS: 1825-6 1825. December i An Inquisition indented, taken ... on the view of the Body of John Wragg . . . upon the Oath of George Whitehead [and 11 others'] who . . .do, upon their Oath, say, that on this first day of December the said John Wragg, an Infant of the age of two months departed this life in consequence of the imprudent and injudicious administration of Laudanum to the deceased by Sarah Wragg his mother on the thirtieth day of November last . . . 1 ' 1013. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1826-7 1826. Thursday, 9 November Market Place improvement The Committee appointed at a Hall held the eighth day of September one thousand eight hundred and twenty five in relation to the Receipts and Expenditure of the Market Place Report that they met and proceeded to make the requisite enquiries on the subject deputed to them but that they are not at present prepared to make a full Report thereon. The Committee further Report That they consider it desirable that the 1 There are several similar cases. 1826] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 343 Pavement of the Market Place should be taken up, the ground levelled and repaved and that an Offer having been made by the Overseers of the Poor of Saint Mary's Parish to do the labour part thereof for a sum not exceeding three hundred and fifty pounds the Committee recommend the Hall to order the repavement of the Market Place to be entered upon immediately at the expence of the Corporation. — ■ The Committee further Report that they have requested Mr. Wakefield Mr. Homer and Mr. Staveley to prepare a Plan of the mode in which the new pavement should be laid down and to lay the same before the Hall. — The Committee recommend that the Carriage Road along the Long Row be twenty one feet wide from the Curb Stone and paved with Mountsorrel Stone. — Ordered that the Pavement of the Market Place be taken up the ground levelled and repaved and the Market Place soughed ^ according to the Plan now produced and that the Market Place Committee ... be and they are hereby deputed to superintend and direct the same and for that purpose that they be authorized and empowered to enter into such agreements with the Parish Officers of the three parishes in this Town or any of them as they shall consider to be requisite for carrying into effect the projected alterations and that the said Deputation direct a Mountsorrell Carriage Road twenty one feet wide to be laid adjoining to the Causeway on the Long Row and the like Carriage Road adjoining to the Causeway along Beastmarket Hill to Wheeler Gate and It is further Ordered that the said Deputation be and they are hereby authorized to expend a sum not exceeding one thousand two hundred pounds in completing the said alterations and improvements and that the Chamberlains do pay the same on the Order of the Mayor. 3586 fo. 14-15. 1826. Thursday, 21 December Market Place Ordered . . . that the Mountsorrell Carriage Road adjoining to the Cause- way on the Long Row be twenty four feet wide instead of twenty one feet wide as directed by the last Common Hall. 3586 fo. 29. Boundary marks Mr. Chamberlain Hollins now produces the following Extracts from the Mickletorn Jury Presentments which having been read by the Town Clerk is Ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — On the Mapperley Hills. The Nottingham Boundary Stone (which has been destroyed) used to stand about fifteen yards from the North side of Knowles's Close at the top of Red Lane (now Joseph Richards 's Burgess Part).— About one hundred j'ards further down Red Lane and about five yards from the Hedge on the other side of Harpham's Garden there was a Hole (a Boundary mark) with a Cross in it. — 1 Drained. 344 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1826 The Boundary stone (marked 1787) which used to stand near Joseph James's Far Kiln has been set up within the Boundary Line. This Stone should be set fifty feet from Mr. Ichabod Wright's hedge, and about four yards nearer the road than it now stands. — Bridgeford Closes. That a Stone should be fixed up where the Bridgeford \Miarf mark was. — Trent Bridge. The Hole (a Boundary mark) near the Trent Bridge should be made deeper. — Forest. The Stone at the North West Corner of the Forest should be fifteen feet from the second door at the South end of Butler's Buildings and in a line with the Boundary Wall, Southward of the Stone. — A Stone should be put up at the extreme corner against Mr. Armfield's Houses. — A Stone should be put down at the Land exchanged with Radford Parish on the Race Ground. — Broad iMarsh. The Paint shop occupied by Brown which belongs to Mr. Wilcox of Ouorn, in Derbyshire 1 is exceedingly dangerous. — And the same having been taken into consideration It is Ordered that Mr. Stavelev and the Chamberlains be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to do what thev shall consider necessary to carry into effect the several matters relating to Boundary marks pointed out by the Manor Jury. 3586 fo. 30-31. Waterwork Company The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following letter : Nottingham Deer. 2d. 1826. Dear Sir, The Plan and Section and Book of Reference have been deposited with you as Clerk of the Peace for the Town of Nottingham preparatory to an Application to Parliament in the present Session by the Proprietors of the Old Waterworks in Nottingham for a Bill for incorporating the Proprietors and enabling them to bring water from certain Springs in the Parish of Basford and from other sources for the supply of the Inhabitants of Notting- ham and its Vicinity. Will you be so obliging as to communicate to the Corporation that the above documents have been lodged with you and also lay this letter before them at your earliest convenience and inform me, whether the Corporation assent or dissent to the measure or are neutral on the occasion, and if they dissent will vou favor me with the grounds thereof. I am Dear Sir Hy. Enfield Esqre. 1 Yours very truly I Town Clerk J Henry Percy. Whereupon It is Resolved on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Alderman Barber that this Corporation assent to the application in- tended to be made to Parliament bv the Proprietors of the Old Waterworks in Nottingham for a Bill for the })urposes mentioned in Mr. Percy's Letter 1 Quorn is in T.oi< estrrshirc. 1827] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 345 subject and without prejudice to all and every the rights and privileges of a like nature heretofore granted by the Mayor and Burgesses of Nottingham to other parties and so far only as this Corporation can lawfully give such assent. 3586 fo. 33-34. Public weighing house at the Leather Bottle The Mayor now states to this Hall that it has been represented to him that a public Weighing House for Carriages at the Leather Bottle Inn would be a great public benefit Whereupon It is Ordered . . . that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Staveley Mr. Barnsdall and the Chamberlains be and they are hereby deputed to make the necessary enquiries and to confer with ]\Ir. Laugh ton the Tenant of the Leather Bottle on the above subject and that they report their recommendations to the Annual Committee. 3586 fo. 35. 1827. Monday, 19 February [Address of condolence to the King on the death of the Duke of York.} 3586 fo. 37-39. 1827. Wednesday, 11 April Manor boundary marks The Mickletorn Jur\' (with the Chamberlains and Mr. Staveley) Report that pursuant to an Order of the Common Hall held the twenty first day of December last the aftermentioned Boundary Marks of the Manor of Notting- ham have been fixed up, that is to say, A Stone inscribed "1826-7 John Allen Esqre. Mavor C. Swann S. Hollins Chamberlains" about 83 feet from the north east Corner of the House now occupied by Stephen Robinson b\' the Trent Side above the Aldermen's Parts — Another similar Boundary Stone at the North East Corner of the Houses belonging to Mr. Joseph Armfield situate at the Western extremity of the Nottingham Forest and abutting thereto and another similar Boundary Stone at the north east corner of a triangular piece of Land enclosed with a Quick Fence lying between the North east end of the Race Course on the Forest and the Land belonging to The Earl of Chesterfield in the occupation of John Frost of Forest Street which lastmentioned Stone is placed for convenience close to the Gateway from Basford Lane and to the original boundary Fence that divided the Earl of Chesterfield's Land as set out by Lenton and Radford Award from the Forest Land the Earl of Chesterfield being entitled to four feet for Dyke from the Centre of such Fence — the said triangular piece of Land having been enclosed from the Forest in lieu of a piece of Land taken from the Earl of Chesterfield and thrown open to the Forest when the Race Course was altered into its present shape in one thousand eight hundred and twelve and which said triangular piece of Land is now in the occupation of the said John Frost as Tenant of the Earl of Chesterfield. — • They also report that the Boundary Stone marked 1787 near Jospeh James's far Brick kiln on Mapperley Hill which had been removed and improperly fixed has been brought back and placed in the right situation. 3586 fo. 41-42. 346 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTIXGHAM [1827 Old Watenvork Company's Bill The Town Clerk now states that he has received a Copy of tlie Bill now before the House of Commons for incorporating the Old Waterwork Com- pany and enabling them to supply Nottingham with Water from a Spring near Bobbers Mill in Basford in the County of Nottingham several of the Clauses of which affect the interests of this Corporation. Whereupon It is Ordered that Mr. Wakefield Mr. Hurst Mr. Staveley and the Town Clerk be and they are hereby deputed to peruse the said Bill and to adopt such course as they shall deem proper for securing the introduction of such Clauses or Alterations into the same as that thereby the Interests of this Corporation will be sufficiently protected. 3586 fo. 42. Corn Market and standard weights The Mayor now reports That the scite of the Dunkirk Shambles is not sufficient to admit of the proposed Corn Exchange and Room for the Stan- dard Weights and Measures being erected thereupon without darkening the Lights of the adjacent Shambles And this Hall having examined the designed Plan of those Erections now produced by Mr. Staveley Do Resolve That the intention of appropriating the Scite of the Dunkirk Shambles to the above purposes be abandoned. 3586 fo. 42-43. Public weighing machines Ordered . . . that the Mayor and Aldermen Mr. Staveley Mr. Barnsdall and the Chamberlains be and they are hereby deputed and authorized to consider and report to a subsequent Hall their Opinion whether it will be useful practicable and expedient for this Corporation to erect public Weighing Machines in Greyfriars Gate and Bridge Street or either of them or in anv other thoroughfare in this Town. 3586 fo. 43. Address to the King [Letter from Lord Holland, and copy of a letter addressed by Lord Holland to Sir Robert Peel, relating to the presentation to the King of an address of condolence on the death of the Duke of York.] 3586 fo. 43-44. Children oj William Hickling Nottm. ist. March 1827. Sir, I beg very respectfully in behalf of the Orphan Children of the late W. Hickling to return their sincere thanks to the Mayor and Common Hall, for the assistance afforded to their late Mother and to humbly solicit that the same may be continued to them till they are of sufficient age to be able to earn something towards their own livelihood. — Three of them are still too young to do anything and are entirely depen- dant on the assistance of one individual. As the late Mrs. Hickling only received one year's allowance, it is hoped the Mavor and Hall will kindly consider the case of these destitute Children and continue it a short time 1827] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 347 longer. Numerous signatures could have been obtained to this application but it was hoped that it was only necessary to lay the facts before you, to ensure a favorable consideration of them. — Your compliance with the request contained in the above will be most gratefully acknowledged by the Children of the late Mr. & Mrs. Hickling and confer a favor on, — Sir. Your obdt. hble St. John Perry. To John Allen Esqre. "^. Mayor. J . . . Ordered that in consequence of the reduced state of the Children of Mr. William Hickling deceased one of the Senior Council of this Corporation the sum of fifteen pounds be given by this Corporation towards their support and that the Chamberlains pay the same to "Sir. John Perry son in law of the late Mr. Hickling for the use of the Cliildren. 3586 fo. 46-47. Chamberlains' accounts April 4th. 1S27. — The Committee appointed at a Common Hall to examine the Chamber- lains Accounts from Michaelmas One thousand eight hundred and twcnt\- four to jNIichaelmas one thousand eight hundred and twenty five, Report that they have examined the same and find them correct. — On reference to the Accounts it will appear that during the year two thou- sand one hundred and forty pounds five shillings and three pence of debt has been paid off and that the Annual Income has amounted to three thousand one hundred and eighteen pounds seventeen shillings and eightpence and the expenditure to three thousand three hundred and one pounds fifteen shillings and eight pence making a deficiency of one hundred and eighty two pounds and eighteen shillings. — The Committee ha\-c to remark that there does not appear any entry of money received for the use of the Exchange Rooms for this year — they have also to observe that all former ]\ favors have accounted for their Receipts. Thos. Wakefield Chairman. — And the said Report having been taken into consideration It is Ordered . . . that Mr. Alderman Deverill be requested to deliver at Mr. Staveley's Office an account of his Receipts for the Exchange Rooms for the year of His Mayoralty ending Michaelmas one thousand eight hundred and twenty five. 3586 fo. 51-52. Market Place paving Mr. Wakefield states that from the Alterations which have been made under the sanction of the HaU in the mode of paving the Market Place the expence of completing the same will certainly exceed the sum of one thousand two hundred pounds already \'oted for that purpose l)ut will probablv not exceed one thousand five hundred pounds Whereupon It is Ordered . . . 348 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1827 that a further sum of three hundred pounds be at the disposal of the Com- mittee appointed to carry the new paving of the Market Place into effect and that the Chamberlains do accordingly pay that sum to the said Com- mittee or so much thereof as the Committee shall require. 3586 fo. 52-53. Dunkirk Shambles Ordered . . . that Mr Staveley be requested to prepare and lay before the Annual Committee a Plan and Estimate of the Expence of new forming the Dunkirk Shambles on the Plan now suggested and that the Annual Com- mittee report to a subsequent Hall their recommendation thereupon. 3586 fo. 53. 1827. Saturday, 5 May Report of New Waterworks Bill Committee The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following Report of the abovementioned Committee. — The Committee Report That they have perused the Bill, and that to their great surprize they do not find therein anv mention of the Interest which this Corporation as Lessors of the present Waterworks and other property attached thereto, have in that Estate, or any provisions to protect the Corporation in relation thereunto — on the contrary they find that the Bill, if passed into a Law in its present form, will empower the new Company (if they please) to compel the Corporation to sell their reversionary Literest in that property at a present Value. — The Committee being of Opinion that a power of this nature will be highly prejudicial to the future Interest of the Corporation, have (under the im- mediate urgency of the occasion) transmitted to Mr. Henry Percy, the Solicitor for the Bill, such additional matter as they consider necessary to be introduced into it in order to protect the Corporation from being compelled to make a disadvantageous Sale, and likewise the following Clause : — "Provided always That nothing in this Act contained, and nothing to be done under or by virtue of this Act or of any Clause therein contained shall in anywise affect, defeat, or prejudice, or be deemed or taken to affect, defeat, or prejudice the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham their Successors or assigns, or their Estate, Claims, or Demands, present or future as Lessors by virtue of the said hereinbefore mentioned Indenture of Lease of the twentieth day of July one thousand seven hundred and four, or of the said hereinbefore mentioned Agreement by the said Mayor and Burgesses to lease to the present proprietors of the said leased Waterworks the Land and Premises adjoining thereto on the North Bank of the said River Leen or compel the said Mayor and Burgesses their Successors or assigns to sell the said demised Premises or the said Premises so agreed to be demised or any part or parts thereof". — The Committee recommend the Hall to oppose the Bill, if an assurance be not forthwith received from Mr. Percy that the abovementioned additions are assented to by the promoters of the Bill, and will be incorporated therein as the Committee have required. — 1827] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 349 The Committee have also expressed to Mr. Percy their Opinion that Section 68 in the Bill should be wholly omitted, and that in Section 69 the words rendering the consent of the new Company necessary before the Inhabitants can lay Pipes to the Main pipes of the Company be likewise omitted. — And the said Report having been taken into consideration It is Ordered . . . That the said Committee be and they are hereby authorized to take such steps as they shall judge necessary and expedient for the purpose of obtaining the alterations in the Bill which are recommended in the said Report and for that purpose to oppose the Bill in its present and every future stage unless the required alterations be immediately introduced into the Bill And further that the Petitions to the two Houses of Parliament against the present Bill which are now read be sealed with the Common Seal of this Corporation and placed in the hands of the Committee to be presented or not as they shall find expedient and further that the expense attending all such proceedings as the Committee shall adopt on the part of the Corporation be paid bv the Chamberlains on the Order of the Mayor. — Ordered that the Mayor be and he is hereby appointed a member of the said Committee. — Ordered that the said Petition be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered as follows : — To the Honorable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled. The Humble Petition of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Notting- ham— Sheweth — That a Bill is now before your Honorable House entitled "A Bill for more effectually supplying with Water the Inhabitants of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham, and the Neighbourhood thereof" the passing whereof into a Law your Petitioners crave leave to oppose so far as the same is intended to compel your Petitioners to sell their Reversionary Interest in the present Waterworks of the said Town and other Premises attached thereto which are held by the Promoters of the said Bill under an ancient Lease from the Corporation nearly seventy years of which are yet unexpired and under an Agreement for a Lease as to certain additional Land adjacent to the said demised Premises, for a term to expire at the same time with the said ancient Lease. That, in the year one thousand seven hundred and four a Lease, which will expire in or about the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety five was granted by this Corporation at a nominal Ground Rent of the Scite of the present Waterworks the Current of the River Leen and of other Premises connected therewith for the purpose of supplying the Town of Nottingham with the Water of the said River and that the Promoters of the said Bill and their Predecessors as Lessees as aforesaid under the Corporation have for a long period held (with great profit and advantage) and will for a long period to come be entitled to hold the Buildings Fall of Water and the use of the said River Leen for supplying the said Town with Water and the various other privileges and property so demised. — 350 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1827 That these Privileges and all other the said Leasehold Premises were so granted and have been so held on the express Terms that all the benefits thereof should revert to the Corporation at the expiration of the Lease and your Petitioners are bound in the discharge of their Corporate duties to use their utmost exertions to protect their Successors from the present alienation thereof which is contemplated by the said Bih. — That the promoters of the said Bill have taken your Petitioners by sur- prize in now seeking to acquire for the purposes of the Act the Dwelling House Engine Houses and Premises forming the scite of the said Water Works held of your Petitioners under Lease as aforesaid no notice or mention thereof having been made in the Map Plan or Book of Reference deposited (pursuant to the Standing Orders of your Honorable House) at the Office of tlie Clerk of the peace of the said Town of Nottingham and County thereof no application thereupon having been made to your Petitioners previous to the said Bill being brought into your Honorable House and the In- sertion thereof in the Schedule annexed to the said Bill having been communicated only on the fifth day of this instant May. — Your Petitioners therefore humbly pray your Honorable House that they may be heard by their Counsel Agents and Witnesses against those parts of the said Bill which affect their Interests. And your Petitioners will ever pray &c. — Given under the Common Seal [etc.] 3586 fo. 63-65. 1827. Tuesday, 29 May [Address of congratulaiion fo the King on the recent change oj the Administra- tion.^ 3586 fo. 66-68. 1827. Thursday, 14 June Dunkirk Shambles The Annual Committee Report — That Mr. Staveley has laid before them a Plan of the intended new Shops and Weighing House to be erected in the Dunkirk Shambles the expence of doing which he estimates at one thousand two hundred pounds the number of Shops proposed to be built being forty four which may be let at two shillings and sixpence a week each and produce an annual rental of two hundred and eighty six pounds and that a Water Cistern capable of holding Sixty Hogsheads may be made at the top of the said Shops at the expense of from one hundred pounds to one hundred and fifty pounds and the Committee recommend the Hall to adopt the said plan with the addition of the Cistern. 3586 fo. 72-73. New Gaol [The Annual Committee Report] That the Town Clerk has stated to the Committee from the Justices in Quarter Sessions that the New Goal will require certain Premises belonging to the Corporation the particulars of which Mr. Staveley will state and that they request the Corporation to state tlie price at wliich they will sell the same and the Committee recommend 1827] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 35I that the Hall do appoint a Deputation to set a value thereupon on the part of the Corporation and negotiate with the Justices at the adjourned Sessions. 1 3586 fo. 73. Hides and skins market [The Annual Committee Report] That the Town Clerk has reported that the Committee for improving the Market Place have stated it to be their Opinion that the present state of the Market renders it extremely incon- venient and incommodious that the Hides and Skins Market should continue to be held in the place which has of late years been accustomed whereupon the Committee recommend the Hall to take the subject into their considera- tion and to make such Order thereupon, as owners of the Market, as thcv shall think right, this Committee recommending that the Hides and Skins Market be removed either to Carlton Street, Saint Peters Square or Parlia- ment Street. 2 3586 fo. 73. Dunkirk Shambles It is now moved by Mr. Hopper that the making a Cistern on the top of the intended new Dunkirk Shambles as recommended by the Annual Committee be abandoned and the motion being seconded by Mr. Dale is opposed by Mr. Alderman Morley and such opposition being seconded by Mr Homer the motion is put to the Vote and carried in the affirmative . . . Ordered that the plan of Building forty four Butchers Shops and a Weighing House on the Scite of the Dunkirk Shambles as recommended by the Annual Committee be and the same is hereby referred to the Shambles Committee . . . for the purpose of ascertaining whether, instead of making forty four Shops, it may not be more advantageous and advisable to make a smaller number, but not less than forty thereby encreasing each Shop to a more convenient size And that subject to the determination of the said Committee in that respect, the said New Shambles and Weighing House be forthwith built under the superintendence of Mr. Staveley. 3586 fo. 74. 1827. Thursday, 9 August Purchase of freedom Mr. Alderman Morley withdraws his Notice of motion as to the sum to be in future paid for the purchase of the Freedom of Nottingham. — INIr. Alderman Barber now gives Notice that he will at the next Hall move that the sum to be paid for the purchase of the Freedom of Nottingham be in future thirty one pounds and ten shillings. — ^ 1 The Council appointed a Committee to conclude the matter as recommended (3586 fo. 75). 2 The Council decided to remove it to Swine Green, to commence on Saturday, 23 June, and to be held on "every other Market Day following". Notice was to be given in the newspapers, and proclamation made by the Town Clerk in the Market Place on "Saturday next" (3586 fo. 75). ''On 13 September, this motion w-as put to the vote and lost by 13 votes to 6 (3586 fo. 106-107). 352 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1827 Ordered . . . that Mr. William Fletcher be allowed to purchase his Free- dom at the sum of fort}^ guineas and the said William Fletcher now appearing before this Hall and informed thereof declines to purchase the same. 3586 fo. 89. Exchange Rooms receipts Mr. Staveley reports that Mr. Alderman Deverill has paid to the Chamber- lains one hundred and sixty two pounds and twelve shillings being the amount of his receipts for the Exchange Rooms during his Mayoralty. 3586 fo. 90. Houses across the Leen Messrs. Thomas North and Benjamin Taylor now attend and state that they are about to build Houses upon the Land adjoining to the River Leen and opposite to Canal Street and request permission to build the same across the River Leen so as to have the front of the Houses rest upon Canal Street and this Hall having taken such application into consideration Refuse to consent thereto And Messrs. North and Taylor being again called in are so informed. 3586 fo. 96. 1827. Thursday, 27 September Donation for Isaac Woolley Ordered . . . that the Letter addressed by Mr. Isaac ^^'oolley to this Corporation and which was laid before the last Common Hall be now taken into consideration And this Hall having duly considered the same Do Order and Resolve . . . that a Donation of One hundred pounds be granted to Mr. Woolley by this Corporation and that the Chamberlains do pay him the same.i 3586 fo. 112. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1826-7 . . . Aldn. Allen, To Job Palethorpc 1826 £ s d October 18 | Dozen Tea Spoons "1 [engraving] Town November 30 i| Dozen Do. Do. J Arms .. .. i 16 o 1848, I, 113, iii. [Extracts from C. & H. Homer's bill] 1826 November 25 pair Gravy Spoons, 2 pair Sauce Ladles . . 12 12 - 6 arms engraving 3/- . . . • . • • • 18 - 184S, I, 114, ii. 1 He had applied for financial help on account of failure in business, stating, "although I do not urge it as a claim, [I] beg to state that during the year I was Mayor, 1 sustained great losses in Trade occasioned in some measure, by neglect of business, in attending to the duties of the Ofifice" (3586 fo. no). 1827] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM JDo The Corporation To H; Enfield Town Clerk 1826 [Extracts] October 5 Attending in the ]^Iarket place to ascertain the number of Shews ^ &c in order to fix sums to be paid by them for Standing &c November 9 15 Letters to Gentlemen to whom Freedom voted Entering one Refusal in the Black Book- . . December 8 Making rough Plan of Burgess Parts on Burton Leys for i\Ir. Alderman Morley for purpose of his deciding upon allowing ]\Ionr. Batty to exhibit there and attending him with same . . 13 Letter to Monsr. Batty to remove his Exhibi- tion from the Market Place The like to Mr. Scowton ^ 6 8 15 - I - 6 8 5 - 5 - 1848, I, 198. 1826. November 18 The Chamberlains . . . Dr. To J. Black & Son a Mahogany Chest, for Plate and Linen with inside Box, / Locks, brass handles, &c J 1848, I, s 4 207, Corporation . . . Dr. to James Smith 1827 [Extract] / s d November 24 Self 5 hours fixing stage. Carpet & Mats and taking away, in Exchange Long Room, when the Duke of Sussex was to come to hear the Tyrolese Singers* .. .. o i 11 1848, I, 215, ii. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1826-7 The Countv Rate to H: Enfield Town Clerk 1826 [Extract] November i Letter to Mr. Wilson declining making any further remittance on account of the Tread Mill until the works are completed ^ 6131: 10. 1 In Goose Fair. 2 Used also for the entry of unsuccessful applicants for burgess parts and of victual- lers who misbehaved. 3 Messrs. Batty and Scowton had erected in the Market Place rival shows for drama, ballet, horse-riding, etc., so large that little room was left for carts and waggons. Public feehng being strongly roused, they were given notice to quit. * He did not come. 5 See p. 340. 354 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1827 PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1826-7 1827. June I Bad meal in the Shambles'^ John Allen Esqr. Mayor. Respected Friend, My motive for addressing thee at this time is on behalf of Thos. Borrows, Samuel Hall Junr. and myself, who are inspectors of the Meat Market. Requesting that thou wilt be pleas 'd to appoint some one of the Constables weekly to attend the Market whilst 11 oclock to assist us in the discharge of our duty, for unless thou was to see it, thou canst form but a faint idea of the bad quaUty of the Meat that is frequently brought into the Market at so late an hour of the Night. For the two last weeks we have made seizures as late as eleven oclock, without any assistance from a Constable or any place to deposit the Meat in, but our own Shops, in which it becomes very offensive before it can be removed. I feel assured that thou wilt be willing to afford us any assistance in thy power, and if thou wishes for any further explanation I shall be glad to wait upon thee at any time this morning which may be the most convenient to thyself, as I shall be in the Shambles I will wait at thy call. I Remain Very Respectfully Thy Friend Nottm. 6th Moth. ist. John Armitage. 1827. 6486, Ivi. CORONERS' INQUESTS: 1826-7 1826. October 30 An Inquisition indented, taken ... on the view of the Body of Charles Ordoyno^ . . . upon the Oath of Charles Smith [and 11 others] who ... do, upon their Oath, say that on the twenty Eighth day of October instant the said Charles Ordoyno . . . accidentally casually and [by] misfortune came to his Death to wit by being accidentally run against & knocked down by a blow on his Head from the Head of one Edward Wilford on the preceding night he the said Edward Wilford being then and there running in the dark Street and meeting the said deceased without first seeing him and of which said Blow the said deceased languished until the said twenty Eighth instant. 1043. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1827-8 1827. Wednesday, 31 October Prayer and hymn books Ordered that Prayer and Hymn Books be purchased for the use of the Corporation at Saint Mary's Church and that the Mayor be requested to give orders for the same. 3587 fo. 13. 1 See note 2, p. 307. Armitage was a Quaker. ^ The printer. 1827] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 355 Shambles to be glazed Ordered that the Avenues to the Butchers Shops between Change Alley and the Exchange Hall or Dark Shambles be covered with Glass similarly with the Avenue of the Dunkirk Shambles at the expence of this Corporation under the direction of Mr. Staveley. 3587 fo. 18. Dunkirk Shambles Ordered that the Town Clerk write in the name of this Corporation to The Reverend Neville White Owner of Premises in the Dunkirk Shambles representing that the Slaughter House upon these Premises is considered to be injurious to the adjoining Estate and requesting that it may be forth- with discontinued and further that Mr. White be asked whether he will sell his Estate lying between the Dunkirk Shambles and Cheapside and if so, what is the lowest price he sets thereon. ^ 3587 fo. 20. 1827. Thursday, 13 December Northern Waierwork Company The Mayor now produces a Letter addressed to this Corporation. by Mr. William Rowland and others which having been read is Ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — To the Worshipful the Mayor and Corporation of the Town of Notting- ham.— We the undersigned being Owners and Occupiers of Houses in the district lying East of the Mansfield Road, Milton Street and Clumber Street and North of Goose Gate having experienced much loss and inconvenience from the want of a supply of good and wholesome Water and being of opinion that it would greatly tend to the comfort and advantage of the Inhabitants of this District if they could be supplied from the Works at the top of Mans- field Road belonging to the Northern Waterwork Company, and having learnt on application that they are willing to extend to us such supply provided your consent should be obtained for the extension of their Pipes. — We do therefore humbly beg you to take the case into your consideration and grant to them the power of giving to us the needed supply. William Rowland Michael Ringrose Wm. Frost George Cooke Robert Brown Thos. Porter John Wood Thos. Mortimer John Lee W. Clarkson Bers.^ Travis Joseph Colton Wm. Palethorpe Mattw. Clarkson Joseph Giles Wm. Bailey John Manfull John Thorp Chs. Shelton John Hill Robert Ash worth John Lees Geo: Aldridge Wm. Jeffries Robt. Ash John Moore 1 The Rev. Neville White had left Nottingham "for a permanency" and was living at Norwich. On 11 December he wrote, offering to sell the property for ;^2,ooo. The matter was referred to a Committee of the Hall for further consideration. This was Henry Kirke White's brother, and the property included the poet's birthplace. 2 According to the poll book, his name was Barnabas. 356 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1828 And the said Letter having been taken into consideration It is Resolved that the Proprietors of the said Northern Waterworks be permitted (as far as this Hall can grant and allow the same and subject to all Grants and Privileges demised by this Corporation in and by the Waterwork Leases to Samuel Watkinson and others their Executors administrators and assigns) to lay down Water Pipes in such of the public Streets of this Town lying East of Mansfield Road, Milton Street and Clumber Street and North of Goose Gate as are not already supplied with Water by the Lessees aforesaid paying for the said privilege a yearly acknowledgment of five shillings to the Chamberlains And provided the proprietors of the said Northern Waterworks do previously deliver to this Corporation a plan of the Streets and Roads lying within the District aforesaid into which they propose to lay their pipes, do also previously pay the sum of thirty pounds into the hands of the Corporation Surveyor as a Fund towards defraying the expense of repairing all injuries to the pavements of the said Streets which they may occasion and do also agree in writing by a sufficient Instrument in the Law between them and this Corporation that they will from time to time and at all times hereafter restore the Pavements whenever and wherever the same shall be by them broken up for the purposes aforesaid to good state and condition after the doing of which and the Corporation being satisfied that the Fund so deposited need no longer be retained the said sum so paid to the Surveyor or so much thereof as may then remain in hand unapplied as aforesaid shall be repaid to the said Proprietors their Executors, Adminis- trators or Assigns. 3587 fo. 41-42. 1828. Monday, 18 February [Petition to Parliament for the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts.] 3587 fo. 44-47. 1828. Thursday, 28 February Mansfield Turnpike Road Resolved that in regard to the application now making to Parliament for an Act to repair widen and otherwise improve the Road leading from the South End of Milton Street in the Town of Nottingham to the West end of Blind Lane in Mansfield in the County of Nottingham This Corporation assent to the said intended Road— And it is Ordered that Notice hereof be communicated by the Town Clerk to the Solicitors for the Bill. 3587 fo. 54-55. Loss of market dues The Committee appointed in relation to the Alterations in the Market Place Report That having ascertained from Mr. Thomas Hutton one of the Bailiffs to the Sheriffs that a loss of fifty six pounds three shillings and six- pence was sustained in the collection of the Market Dues during the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty six to one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven by reason whereof he was unable to make up his Accounts with the said Sheriffs in respect of the said Dues, they therefore recommend the Hall to direct the Chamberlains to pay the said sum of fifty six pounds three shiUings and six pence to the Account of the Sheriffs for that year. — 1828] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 357 The Committee recommend that all Fees and Perquisites heretofore received by Samuel Kilbourn the Common Sergeant for Standings in the Market Place on Market Days and at Goose Fair shall absolutely cease — and that the said Samuel Kilbourn be appointed Regulator of the Market with Mr. Thomas Wylde at a yearly Salary of forty pounds. — The Committee also recommend that Mr. Thomas Wylde be appointed Collector of the Market Dues and Regulator of the Market with the said Samuel Kilbourn at a yearly Salar\' of fifty pounds. ^ 3587 fo. 55. New Gaol The Committee appointed by the Common Hall to report their estimate of the Value of the Premises taken for the new Gaol Report That the quan- tity of Land embraced by the newly erected Gaol Wall on the East Side of the House of Correction, and of which no part is under Lease comprizes three thousand four hundred and eighty Square yards. — That the Committee is of Opinion that the value thereof is seven shillings per yard if conveyed in Fee Simple or of four pence per yard, if leased and the Committee strongly recommend that the Corporation grant a Lease of such duration as shall be thought right under the circumstances at the yearly rent of four pence per yard, rather than make a Sale of the Fee Simple And the Committee further recommend that any further quantity of Land which may be required for the Gaol for a Fence or other purpose adjoining to the present boundary Wall be granted by the Corporation at the above price or Rent. With respect to the other Premises taken for the New Gaol being part of the Leasehold Estate held by Mr. Key worth and which are now possessed by the Justices for the Gaol under an Agreement with him and also the premises possessed b}- them under Agreement with Samuel Ragg and William Simpson for the remainder of the Leases held by Mr. Kevworth and Mr. Ragg the Committee recommend that the value and disposal of the ultimate Interest of the Corporation therein be postponed until the period when the respective Leases of those properties shall expire. — Ordered that a Lease of the said Land (belonging to the Bridge Estate) taken for the purposes of the new Gaol containing about three thousand four hundred and eighty Square yards for the term of nine hundred and ninety nine years (subject to being determined in the event of the said Premises ceasing to be used for the purposes of the Gaol) be granted at the annual rent of four pence per square yard to the person or persons to be named b}^ the Justices at the General Quarter Sessions of the peace of and for this Town In Trust and for the purpose of erecting the said New Gaol And that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby autho- rized and empowered in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to the Indenture of Lease. — Ordered that in case any further quantity of the Land adjoining to the 1 All these recommendations were accepted by the Hall. The loss was said to be due to the repaving of the Market Place. 358 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1828 above shall be required by the Justices for the said Gaol the same be in likemanner demised to them at the rate of four pence per square yard per annum. — Ordered that the consideration of the value to be set by this Corporation upon their Interest in the other Premises taken for the use of the new Gaol being certain parts of the Leasehold Estates held under this Corporation by Mr. Henry Keyworth and Mr. Samuel Ragg be postponed until the deter- mination of those respective Leases. 3587 fo. 56-57. School Estate finances It is now reported to this Hall by Mr. Wakefield (the late acting School- warden) and Mr. Alderman Morley (the present Senior Schoolwarden) That the Commissioners of Charities, at present sitting in Nottingham under the authority of the recent Acts of Parliament, have examined into the state of the School Trust, and the several matters connected therewith including the Accounts between the Chamber Estate and the School Estate, and the Regulations for the management of the School. That, with regard to the Accounts between the Chamber Estate and the School Estate, it appeared that a Balance of one thousand pounds (more or less) according to the entries from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five to the present time — was due to the Chamber Estate ; but that on reference to the antient Account Books of the Corporation commencing in the year one thousand seven hundred and twenty four various Balances appear to have been paid over by the Schoolwardens to the Chamberlains — which Balances, if totally charged, would exceed the sum appearing on the Accounts (taken only from one thousand seven hundred and ninety five) to be due to the Chamber Estate. That considering the difficulty of now ascertaining whether parts of these Balances may not have been expended on the account of the School Estate, and that it might be unreasonable to open Accounts of so ancient a date, it was suggested, in order to close these Accounts between the two estates, that the Debt appearing by the Accounts from one thousand seven hundred and ninet}^ five to be due to the Chamber from the School Estate should be cancelled by the Corporation on the part of the Chamber Estate, and that the Corporation on the part of the School Estate should discharge the Chamber from all previously existing Accounts between that Estate and the School Estate — That, with regard to the Regulations for the management of the School, the Commissioners suggested to the Corpora- tion the propriety of passing an Ordinance directing the Scholars to pass in gradation from the Lower to the Upper Master, in lieu of the present system of each Master having permanently his own set of Scholars ; and of taking hereafter such Steps as the Funds of the Estate will allow for encreasing the number of Scholars — Whereupon It is Ordered, on the motion of Mr. Wakefield, seconded by Mr. Alderman Oldknow, that the debt or balance of one thousand pounds, (more or less), which according to the Accounts from the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five appears due from the School to the Chamber Estate shall be and the same is now cancelled and released by this Corporation on the part of the Chamber 1828] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 359 Estate ; and that, on the part of the School Estate this Corporation do now discharge and release the Chamber Estate from all Accounts and demands previously existing between the School and the Chamber Estates. And it is further Ordered that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Oldknow and Mr. Wakefield, Mr. Hurst, the Schoolwardens Mr. Staveley Mr. Dale and the Town Clerk be and they are hereby appointed a Committee, on the part of this Corpora- tion, to consider of the propriety of making such Alterations in the Ordinances for the Government of the Free School as will enable the Scholars to pass regularly from the lower to the Upper Master ; and to consider likewise the Rules and Restrictions which should be laid down relative to the Ordering of Books and Stationery for the use of the School : the Resolutions to be adopted for effecting a more frequent examination of the Scholars, as to their advancement in learning, and the mode of fruther enlarging the benefits of the School by admitting an increased number of Scholars to such an extent as the funds of the Charity may justify and that the said Com- mittee do report their recommendations upon these several matters to the next or a subsequent Hall. 3587 fo. 60-62. 1828. Thursday, 10 April Free School regulations [The report of the Committee on the Free School having been considered] We the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council of the Town of Nottingham in pursuance of the power and authority committed unto us by the Deed of Foundation of Agnes Mellors, widow. Foundress of the Free School of the said Town Do (in addition to the Regulations contained in the said Deed of Foundation and the Rules and Regulations heretofore ordained) Order and establish the following Ordinances and Constitution for the future Governance and Continuance of the said Free School hereby repealing any Constitution Statutes or Ordinances heretofore made by the Mayor Alder- men and Common Council of the said Town of Nottingham which may be in anywise contradictory of or repugnant to these present Ordinances or any of them. — I. We do ordain that every Scholar admitted into the said School be taught Grammar. — II. That the Scholars be divided by the Head Master into six (or more) Classes the first three (or more) thereof to be under the Tuition of the Head Master and the other three (or more) thereof to be under the Tuition of the Usher and that these Divisions be from time to time so made as that the number of Scholars under the Master and under the Usher shall always be equal, or as nearly so as circumstances will admit. — III. That the Head Master shall determine into which Class, each Boy shall enter on his admission to the School. — IV. That the Head Master shall direct and appoint the different Books and course of Tuition for every Class in the School. — ■ V. That the Head Master shall once at least in each half year examine 360 RFXORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1828 all the Scholars in the School and direct either their continuance in their respective Classes or their removal to other Classes as he shall judge to be best suited to their respective advancements in Learning. — VI. That the following Holidays (being those already ordained) be allowed, that is to say, Two days at Easter, two days at Whitsuntide, two days at Goose Fair, the whole of Good Friday, the afternoon of every Saturday, one hour in the afternoon of every Wednesday and two Vacations of one Calendar month each at Christmas and Mid- summer in every year — and that no other Holidays be allowed ex- cept by the Head Master with the consent of the Senior Schoolwarden for the time being. — Vn. That the commencement of each half yearly Vacation shall (as to the whole School) be ordered and appointed by the Head Master. — VHT That the Head Master and Usher alternately (or otherwise as they may arrange between themselves) shall attend the Scholars during the time they are under the Tuition of the Writing Master. — IX. That neither the Head Master, the Usher nor the Writing Master shall receive any perquisite gratuity or allowance from any person in regard to the School or in anywise relating thereto beyond the Salaries and allowances granted by the Corporation. — X. That the Gratuity from the Corporation in favor of the Writing Master be henceforth sixty pounds per annum instead of fifty pounds as heretofore. — XI. That the Head Master shall from time to time make known what Books and Stationer}' will be required for the use of the School to the Senior Schoolwarden whose Order in Writing for the procuring the same shall be requisite before any Books or Stationery shall be bought on behalf of this Corporation. — XII. That the halfyearly Visitation of the School and report of its State and Condition by the Mayor Aldermen and Schoolwardens as hereto- fore ordained or by such Deputation as the Common Hall shall from time to time appoint be duly and punctually made. — Resolved that the above Ordinances commence and be acted upon from and after Midsummer next, and that Copies thereof be transmitted to the Head Master, Usher and Writing Master. 3587 fo. 70-73. 1828. Thursday, 22 May Test and Corporation Acts The Deputy Mayor now produces the Requisition in consequence of which the present Meeting [of Council and Livery] has been convened and the same having been read by the Town Clerk is Ordered to be entered and the same is entered as follows : — To William Soars Esquire Mayor We the undersigned request you will call a Meeting of the Mayor, Alder- men, Common Council and Livery of this Town to consider of the propriety of expressing their thanks to the Members of the two Houses of Parliament 1828] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 361 who have so nobly supported the repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts and their congratulations on the success which has attended these exertions. ^ Thos. Wakefield A. T. Fellows C. L. Morlev Wm. Hurst J. H. Barber Nathl. Bamsdall Wm. Walker O. T. Oldknow Jonn Dunn. 3587 fo. 79. [1828. July] Registration of freemen 2 I certify and declare that this Common Hall Book and the Annual Common Hall Books of each preceding Mayoralty are the only Books belonging to the Corporation of Nottingham in which the Admissions of Freemen are recorded. H. Enfield, Town Clerk. 3587 fo. 86. 1828. Friday, 25 July Burgess parts of workhouse residents Ordered . . . that it be a Standing Order of this Corporation that no Burgess or Burgess's Widow whilst in any of the three Workhouses in this Town shall receive any benefit beyond forty shillings per annum from any Burgess Part or payment in lieu of a Burgess Part, which has been or may be allotted but that in every such case the Burgess Part shall be immediately resumed or held by this Corporation and the net surplus amount or proceeds thereof after deducting and paying the forty shillings to such Burgess or Burgess's Widow shall be received by the Bridgemasters or Chamberlains (as the case may be) and applied to the benefit of the poor persons resident in the Corporation Almshouses on Derby Road until such part shall again become vacant or further Order respecting the same shall be made by this Corporation. 3587 fo. 91. Mansfield Turnpike Road Ordered that in consideration of the public benefit which will be derived from the widening of Milton Street by the Commissioners of the Mansfield Turnpike Road . . . the Corporation agree to grant and give up (without requiring or receiving any compensation for the same) that part of the Estate belonging to the Corporation which is necessary for the projected Improvement . . . Ordered and Resolved that this Hall do not consider the Measures referred to in the letter addressed to this Corporation by The Reverend Alfred Padley Ichabod Wright Esquire Mr. Joseph Pearson and Mr. Thomas Gee as having been adopted by the Commissioners of the Mansfield Turnpike Road in relation to that Trust to be such as at present call for their Notice 1 Resolved accordingly. - Written at the foot of a page, between entries dated i July and 4 July, as required by the Stamp Office. Cf. p. 363. 362 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1828 and that the Town Clerk communicate this Resolution to the above Gentle- men and also acquaint them that no Opinion regarding the rights of Road alluded to in their letter has yet proceeded from this Corporation. ^ 3587 fo. 99 and loo-ioi. New Exchange Clock Ordered that Mr. Staveley prepare an Estimate of the expense of providing a new Clock for the Exchange and of lighting the same with Gas and that he lay such Estimate before the next or a subsequent Meeting of the Annual Committee. 3587 fo. 101. 1828. Thursday, 21 August Collin's Almshotises, Carrington Street [The Annual Committee report] That Mr. Henry Moses Wood, Surveyor has on the behalf of the Trustees of Collin's Hospital produced and laid before the Committee a plan of the Land in Greyfriars Gate belonging to that Trust upon which they intend to erect another Hospital, to lay out divers Streets one (fifty feet wide and to be called Carrington Street) from the Leen to the point where Broad Marsh Greyfriars gate and Lister Gate meet and to make a small Culvert down the large Street for carrying off the Water from their adjoining Land and Buildings ; and he submitted to the consideration of the Corporation the great advantages which would be de- rived by the Town at large if a large Culvert were made down Carrington Street of a width sufficient to carry off the Water of the three parishes which runs into Greyfriars Gate and added that his immediate application to the Corporation was that they would be pleased to make a Bridge across the River Leen for the purpose of forming a line of communication from Canal Street along the projected wide Street over Collin's Estate to Broad Marsh, Greyfriars' Gate &c. . . . Resolved that this Corporation decline to build a Bridge across the River Leen as requested by the Trustees of Collin's Hospital but that this Corpora- tion will consent to the said Trustees erecting such Bridge provided the same be built under the approval of this Corporation. 3587 fo. 121-123. Shows and Mayor's allowance Ordered that the Shows which shall for the future stand in the Market Place in this Town and all Monies to be paid by the Owners in respect of such Standings be under the control and care of the Market Place Committee And it is further Ordered that so long as the Funds arising from that source shall be received by the said Committee on the part of the Corporation the Mayor for the time being shall in lieu of these monies be paid in addition to his yearly Allowance of two hundred and fifty guineas, the further sum of fifty guineas by the Chamberlains who shall be repaid the same from the proceeds of the Market Place. 3587 fo. 125. ^ The letter complained that the new Turnpike road would stop up the ancient highways from Basford across the Forest, from Mapperley Red Lane across the Forest, to Radford, and, east of the Turnpike road, to Nottingham (fo. 96-97). i828] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 363 Road across the Forest It being now stated to this Hall that certain persons are cutting the Soil and Herbage of the Forest on the West Side of the Mansfield Turnpike Road within the liberties of the Town of Nottingham for the purpose of making a Road across the same It is Ordered on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Homer that Notice be forthwith given by the Town Clerk in the name of this Corporation to the persons so employed or to parties employing them discharging them from doing any act infringing upon or injuring the Soil of this Corporation or the Herbage thereof or the privileges of the Mayor and Burgesses as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham and that in case of any such Acts being committed proceedings at Law will be instituted as the Corporation shall be advised. 3587 fo. 125-126. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1827-8 The Chamberlains . . . Bot. of Oldknow & Wilson . . 1828 [Extracts] March 22 118 Brussells Carpet 1 5/9 • • 33 18 2 Rich Rugs 48/ 4 16 1849. I> 134. The Corporation To H: Enfield Town Clerk 1828 [Extracts] £ s January 17 In consequence of a Letter to the Mayor from February 20 25 the Commissioners of Charities desiring a list and particulars of all Charities in Nottingham engaged several hours this day preparing to furnish such list . . 22 — Clerk attending upon Commissioners of Chari- ties on their examining into Barker Gate Hospital . . . . . . . . . . 13 4 Attending upon Commissioners of Charities with papers and documents relative to Alderman Parker's Charity and all found satisfactory . . . . . . . . 11- July 26 Attending inspector of Stamps on his inspec- ting Official List of Burgesses for the last two years . . . . . . . . . . I3 4 Certificate as required by the Stamp Ofhce of number of Books in which Burgesses entered 2.. .. .. .. .. 36 1849, I, 146, i. 1 On 5 July, Wm. Brothers charged /3 for "Making a Brussells Carpet thread &c" (1849, I, 139, ii). 2Cf. p. 361. 364 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1828 1828. September 29 The Chamns. of Nottingham To General Wolfe 1 £ s d To Leading Gravel to General Wolfes Wharfe Road . . . . i 10 o £ s d Reed the sum of i 10 o Genl X Wolfe his Mark. 1849, I, 166, ii. The Chamberlains . . . Dr. to James Smith 1828 [Extract] £ ^ ^ April 26 Nicholson, Morris, Wright & Chamberlain, putting up & taking down Flag at the top of the Exchange on the Kings Birth Day 4 4 1849, I, 173. ii. SCHOOLWARDENS' ACCOUNTS : 1827-8 1827 June 16 Free School . . . Dr. to Jonn. Dunn [Extracts] I Sorrows of Werter 2 6 I Thomsons Seasons .... 2 6 I Ha}'ley's Triumphs of Temper 2 6 I Masons Self Knowledge 2 6 I Remains of H. K. White 2 6 I Vicar of Wakefield . . 3 6 I Paul & Virginia 2 - I Chesterfeilds Advice to his son 2 - I Cowpers Poems 8 - 6 Histories of England I 4 - 2i33> I: 38. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1827-8 1828. January 16 Schoolmasters' Friendly Society The Rules of the Schoolmasters Friendly Society for the Midland Counties are now produced for the examination of the Justices now assembled and the same are approved and a Duplicate thereof upon Parchment is now filed amongst the Records of this Sessions. 371 fo. 104. 1 "General" was his Christian name, as appears also from his tombstone in Sneinton churchyard, where he was buried in 1849. The entrance to his wharf was in Hermit Square, opposite Sneinton Hermitage ; the gravel was for the "new road from Leen Bridge to the Island". 1828] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 365 1828. July 16 A Temptation for thieves The Grand Jury in returning a Bill of Indictment ag[ainst] a Prisr. Job Leavers p: 139 for stealing Goods hanging at a Shop Door reprobate the practice of exposing Goods at Shop Doors and express their opinion that the practice shod., as far as the Court can, be discouraged & recommend that in such Cases the Court do refuse to allow the Costs of Pros[ecutio]n . . . 371 fo. 144. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1827-8 1827. October 27 Discharge of a lunatic General Lunatic Asylum Nr. Nottm. I do hereby certify that Ann Grundy a pauper of St. Mary's Nottm. was discharged by the Committee of the above Institution as Harmless & In- curable on the 27th of October 1827. Thos. Morris. 7594- 1827. September 13-November 29 St. John's Close Attested copy of three Sessions orders : (i) to pay Henry Key worth an annuity of £35 for the premises taken for the new Gaol ; (2) to pay him ;^io i6s lod, the amount of damages claimed by him, but refusing to make the fence to the proposed footway from Millstone Lane to his gardens ; (3) to pay him ;^io towards the expense of making a fence to his gardens adjoining the outer wall of the new Gaol. 5450 k. 1828. September 15 Leather Bottle Inn Surrender by John Green, gentleman, to the Mayor and burgesses, of the residue of a term of 1,000 years in the Leather Bottle Inn, Hockley, mort- gaged to him on i July, 1815. 4074, iv. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1828-9 1828. Thursday, 6 November Aldermen's Parts Ordered that the Mayor and Aldermen the Bridgemasters and Mr. Staveley be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to direct the necessary steps to be adopted in order to prevent any loss of Land or damage being occasioned to the Close called The Aldermen's Parts near the Trent Bridge by the alteration now making in the Trent Bank above that Close. 3588 fo. 19. 366 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1829 1829. Wednesday, 21 January Writing Master of Free School The Annual Committee Report — That Mr. Hemm the Writing Master employed at the Free Grammar School has applied for an addition of ten pounds to his present yearly allowance of sixty pounds in consequence of the diminution in his yearly income occasioned by the recent Ordinance prohibiting him from receiving any perquisite gratuity or allowance beyond the allowance from the Corpora- tion and the Committee thereupon recommend the Hall to advance his allowance to seventy pounds per annum in consideration of the circum- stances above stated. ^ 3588 fo. 35-36. Bailiffs' losses [The Annual Committee report] That Mr. Thomas Hutton, Senior Bailiff of this Corporation appeared before the Committee and stated that the Receipt of the Market Tolls which he rented of this Corporation, having, by the late Regulations regarding the Market Place been separated from his Office of Bailiff to which the same had been hitherto attached and was con- sidered as forming a part of his compensation for discharging the duties of his Office, he is thereby deprived of a considerable portion of the support yielded by his Office — he further stated to the Committee, that for sum- moning the Juries he is paid eight pounds by the Corporation and to com- pensate him for the loss of the Market Tolls he prayed for an annual Allow- ance from the Corporation of twenty two pounds. — That Mr. William Gibson the Junior Bailiff also attended the Committee and stated that the receipt of the Passage Tolls and of the Pen Monies for Sheep and Pigs which heretofore was attached to his Office at a certain Rental and formed a part of the compensation to the Junior Bailiff for dis- charging the duties of his Office amounting as represented by the Senior Bailiff Thomas Hutton to an average of fifty pounds a year, having been now separated from his said Office, the compensation for discharging the duties thereof is greatly lessened and therefore prayed for an Allowance from this Corporation in respect of the same. — These applications of the Bailiffs the Committee refer to the Common Hall recommending it to be considered whether the proper mode of treating these applications will be to grant in the first instance to Thomas Hutton in compensation for the loss which he has sustained from the Market Tolls being separated from his Office the sum of twenty two pounds or some other sum annually for a period, say, three, four or five years, and in the next place to grant to each of the Bailiffs a yearly Salary for the services which they per- form to the Corporation, and exclusive of arrests, executions and other duties for which they are entitled to Fees as Officers. 2 3588 fo. 36-37. 1 The increase was granted from Christmas, 1828 (3588 fo. 37). 2 The matter was referred back to the Annual Committee, "who are to ascertain the nature and extent of the Services rendered by the BaiUfis exclusive of those for which they are entitled to Fees as Officers" (3588 fo. 37). 1829] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 367 1829. Tuesday, 17 February [Petition to Parliament in support of the Roman Catholic claims to freedom from civil disabilities.] 3588 fo. 49-52. 1829. Wednesday, 15 April Bailiffs' duties [The Annual Committee report] That the two Bailiffs of this Corporation have attended your Committee and stated that they perform the following Duties as Macebearers to the Corporation for which they do not receive any allowance that is to say, attending the two Assizes, the four quarter Sessions, the Proclamations of four Fairs, the Mayor and Sheriffs' Court every fort- night and giving Notices thereof to the Mayor and Sheriffs, the election of the Mayor and Sheriffs and Chamberlains on Michaelmas Day and the anniversaries of the Infirmary and Lunatic Asylum and they therefore pray an Allowance from the Corporation in respect thereof whereupon your Committee recommend the Hall to allow them a Salary of fifteen pounds a year each to commence from Michaelmas last. ^ 3588 fo. 64. Old Waterwork Company Ordered that the proceedings of the Annual Committee in rejecting the offer of the Old Waterwork Company to purchase for one thousand pounds the reversionary Interest of this Corporation in the Premises particularized in Mr. Percy's Letter [fo. 63] be and the same are hereby confirmed. 3588 fo. 67. Pinder appointed Ordered that James Whittle, Lacemanufacturer be and he is hereby elected and appointed (during the pleasure of this Corporation) to the Office of Pinder and Keeper of the Fields of this Town vacant by the late death of his father, at the present Salar}' with the accustomed Fees and perquisites. 3588 fo. 67. Broad Marsh and Greyfriar Gate Ordered that the Trustees of Collin's Hospital Estate have permission from this Corporation to alter the widths of Greyfriars Gate and Broad Marsh adjoining to Collin's Land whereby those Streets will be made more uniform and Greyfriars Gate wider by giving to Greyfriars Gate two hundred and twenty two yards and taking to the said Trust Estate from the said present Streets one hundred and seventy three yards as more particularly delineated in the plan delivered by the said Trustees a Copy whereof is Ordered to be entered upon the proceedings of this Hall And it is further Ordered that the Town Clerk transmit a Copy of this Resolution to the said Trustees. 3588 fo. 68-69. 1 Granted (3588 fo. 67). 368 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1829 River Leen Ordered that the Mayor Mr. Alderman Barber Mr. Wakefield Mr. Leaver Mr Barnsdall and Mr. Staveley be and they are hereby deputed to view that part of the River Leen lying between the Leen Bridge and the Leen Mill and to consider of the propriety of this Corporation arching over the same or any part thereof and particularly in front of the Premises in Lease to Francis Reek and of the premises held by Mr. Roberts in a similar manner to that adopted by the Surveyors of Saint Mary's Highways over other parts of the Leen and that such Deputation if they shall consider it desirable so to cover the same give the necessary directions for doing the same or so much thereof as they shall think proper and do also enter into such arrangements which they shall consider advisable with the adjoining Tenants either as to their doing it themselves or the Corporation doing it upon a Rental to be paid by the adjoining Tenants as the said Deputation shall recommend. 3588 fo. 70-71. Pool Yard Close drainage Ordered that the Drainage of Poolyard Close into the Leen below the Waterworks be forthwith done under the directions of Mr. Staveley . . . 3588 fo. 72. 1829. Thursday, 18 June University of London Ordered . . . that this Corporation purchase two shares in the London Universit}^ and that the Town Clerk inform the Secretary of the University thereof . . . 3588 fo. 84. 1829. Wednesday, 26 August Building conditions in Corporation leases Ordered . . . that the Standing Order of Hall of the eighth day of Novem- ber one thousand seven hundred and ninety six relative to the Building Conditions inserted in Leases granted by this Corporation be henceforth strictly enforced and that in addition thereto it be a Standing Order of this Corporation that the Outside Walls of all Houses to be erected upon property to be hereafter leased by this Corporation shall be not less than nine inches thick unless under any special circumstances in which the Annual Committee shall think it right to allow of a less thickness. Ordered . . . that it be a Standing Order of this Corporation that no houses be in future built on any Land belonging to or leased by this Corporation back to back unless under special circumstances the Annual Committee shall think it right to allow of a deviation herefrom. 3588 fo. 104. Corporation Almshouses and Mark Lane nuisance Ordered that Mr. Wylde the Chamberlains and Mr. Staveley be and they are authorized and deputed to direct a Door Way to be opened into Back Lane from the yard of the Corporation Almshouses on Derby Road at the 1829] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF XOTTIXGHAM 369 expense of the Lambley Estate and that thev also procure the removal of the Nuisance occasioned by the Dust Hole near Killingley's House ad- joining Mark Lane in such manner as they shall think proper. 3588 fo. 109. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS : 1828-9 The County Rate To H: Enfield Town Clerk 1829 [Extracts] / s d January 28 Long Examination of Walker Dyson Mc'- Donald in custody on suspicion of being engaged in Nottingham to obtain Bodies for dissection . . . . . . . . 4 - Drawing Hand Bill of the affair in order to allay the public excitation created bv the circumstance . . . . . . . . 6 8 6140: II. [Extracts from a similar account^ 1S29 £ s d April 13 Attending Meeting of Magistrates in conse- quence of great public danger being apprehended from the falling of the Rock in front of Mr. Pearson's & Mr. Smith's houses when the owners of the under- jacent property attended & were formally required to take immediate steps for the . removal of the cause of danger. The Sur- vevors also attended and were required to stop up the Carriage Road at each end of Narrow Marsh & to entirely stop all passage in that part of the Street which fronted the Rock . . . . . . . . 13 4 20 Attending further Meeting of the Magistrates when it was ordered that Mr. Staveley Mr. Wood and Mr. Walker should be in- structed to survey the line of Rock from the County Gaol Eastward and report the state thereof to the Magistrates on Wednesday next and drawing ^linutes of the Order 1 . . . . . . . . 6 8 6141: 13. 1 Messrs. Pearson and Dale had previously been given notice to abate the nuisance, and it had been agreed "to submit the removal of all the rubbish and ^Materials and other points connected therewith to Mr. Wood and Mr. Tomlinson". 370 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1829 CORONERS' INQUESTS: 1828-9 1829. September 3 An Inquisition indented, taken ... on the view of the Body of Absalom WTiitby aged I Month . . . upon the Oath of Samuel Orchard [and 11 others] who . . . do, upon their Oath, say that on this day he departed this life . . . in consequence of an over-dose of Godfrey's Cordial having unwarily but without ill design been given to him by his Mother, Maria 1 Whitby, she not knowing the powerful Effect of such Medicine upon so young and feeble an Infant. 1186. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1828-9 1828. December 2 5/. Mary's Burial Ground Attested copy of feoffment by the Mayor and burgesses to the church- wardens of the parish of St. Mary of a piece of land in Carter Gate adjoining St. Mary's Burying Ground, and intended to be used as part thereof, for £S0 ; with small inset plan, by E. Staveley. 4075- 1829. August II Market stallage'^ To the Worshipful the Maj'or & Corporation of the town of Nottingham Gentlemen Having received on the 3rd. instant a written document from one of the assistant clerks of the police office signed Thos. Wylde proporting to be on the part of the Corporation of Nottm. giving me notice that the stall which was taken from me on Saturday ist. instant would be delivered to me on paying a reasonable sum to the Mayors Serjeant Mr. Birch at the police office for the use of the Corporation in amends for the trepass of which I had been guilt}-. Now Gentlemen upon reading the above document I was thunderstruck at the charge of having been guilty of a trespass in simply exposing goods for sale in an open free & public Market upon a Market day & I think that every reasonable man would laugh at such a charge as the very name of a market does at once refute it & the charge trespass belongs only to private lands out buildings or private dwellings & Nottm. market place is neither of them, it is a public market place & used as such above a ^ In the evidence she is called Jane. ■''One of a large collection of documents, c. 1827-35 (nos. 4048-4049), relating to refusals of certain stallholders to pay the stallage demanded by the Corporation, con- tending that by immemorial custom only one penny should be paid. Actions were brought by the Corporation, who held that this penny was toll on goods exposed for sale, not stallage on the easements. Among these documents is a schedule of the market people, c. 1833, giving their names, addresses, trades, approximate ages, etc. There is also much valuable information on market tolls, etc., in other towns. See also brief in action Mayor and Burgesses v. Bingham, 4049, I, 14 : pp. 423-427. 1829] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 37I thousand years. & it is likewise a public highway of the town, now Gentle- men if you can prove different I call upon you to do so. for before I do acknowledge myself guilty or suffer mvself to be convicted of trespass I shall demand the direct act of Parliament to be produced that will convict me of such or if you can produce any other authority that will make out a direct charge of trespass punishable at common law in the present case against me I desire you to produce it as I intend immediately to commence proceedings against you which I am resolved to do even if the Committee does not support it or even if I beg my bread from door to door for it after- wards as I consider it a duty I owe to my God m^- neighbour & my country to oppose to the best of my power such a gross & lawless proceeding which would be a lasting disgrace to the town of Xottm. but particularly to the corporation thereof, now Gentlemen I have been at the trouble of closely examining some appro^'ed law books trying to find any thing that would sanction such a thing but were I to look to doomsday I could find nothing. & likewise gentlemen I am confident if even you can prove it a direct charge of trespass you will be cast by sending a number of men in the form of a furious & lawless banditte assaulting an individual without out [sic] making any complaint charge or demand of him & taking away by force of arms his property & discharging him like highwaymen to quit the place or they would come back & the same again which they actually did & even attempted a third time, now Gentlemen even on a piece of land the property of an in- dividual a number of persons could not lawfully assault an individual & take his property by force when that piece of land was never before known nor previous notice given that it was trepass to set footing on it & that to be done in the midst of thousands on [sic] persons on that land without making an}' charge against him & hundreds of persons around him in the same situation as himself that would be an act punishable at law. & so is this case with 3'ou even if you prove me to have been guilty of trespass. & like- wise what was the cause that on Saturday last when 1 did not attempt to stand mvself that my brother who never refused to pay at any time the amount you have thought proper to levy that both he & my Mother was assualted & abused & drove away by force & menances as if they were common theives out of a public market & both of them offering their demand now as Justices of the peace I would ask you if you could act in that manner in your judical capacity or wether such conduct would be consistent with a justices oath, your answer to the following questions is requested directly or if you chuse I will wait upon you personally ist. wether you have autho- rised or commanded the seizure made upon me on Saturday ist. instant. 2nd if you did so what is the reasonable sum you demand thereof 3rd by what act of parliament do you make it a trepass 4th. if a trepass why not have published it as such before & shown your authority for so doing in the same manner as any private person when he enclose a piece of land that was open before which you should have done before you seized upon any person 5th. wether you intend to pursue the same line of conduct as you have begun with me. nth. August 1829 — John Augustine Kennedy o/- RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1829 X.B. I shall bring an action for each seizure that has been made or may be made upon me. I wrote this out on the 4th. instant but going out of town I entrusted it a person to see it delivered but through some occurances it was not. [Addressed to :] ~Slr. C. L. Morley esqe. Mayor Beck Lane Nottingham. 4048, VI, 2. 1829. August 18 St. John's Street {Bridge estate) Nottingham . . . ■Memorandum — It has been agreed between The Court of Quarter Sessions for this Town and Mr. William Simpson that he shall receive the sum of thirty pounds a year out of the County Rate of the Town of Nottingham until Lady Day 1844 as a compensation for certain Leasehold Premises in St. John's Street formerly occupied by him, Wo^ Wesson and John Sheldon, and given up for the purposes of the New Gaol erecting there — the said ^^30 a year being payable on the 24th June in each year. Hy Enfield Clerk of the peace. 5040 c, ii. MINUTES OF THE COM M OX COUNCIL : 1829-30 1829. Thursday, 10 December Public weighing machine The Annual Committee Report — That Mr. Absalom Barnett Assistant Overseer of the Poor of the Parish of Saint Mary has applied to the Committee on the behalf of the Overseers of the Poor of the same Parish for leave to erect in some suitable situation one or more Weighing Machines for the purpose of Weighing Coal and other heavy Goods brought from the Wharfs into the Town and he, in particular, applied for a Lease for twenty years of a part of the yard of the Guard House in Bridge Street whereon to erect one such Machine and House — the Lease to be granted to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the same Parish at a Rent to be agreed upon — and the profits resulting from such Machine to be applied to the defraying of the expence of erecting and carrying on the same after which the price of weighing to be reduced to such rate as will be adequate to continuing the said Weighing Machine. That having taken this application into consideration, the Committee recommend that it be not granted, but that the Corporation do at their own expence erect a public Weighing Machine in Bridge Street and another such Machine at the ■1 Widow. 1829] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 373 bottom of Lister Gate and that they appoint their own Officers to superintend the same under such regulations as shall appear most beneficial to the Public. 1 3589 fo. ib-17. Guard House [The Annual Committee report] That the Magistrates of this Town have signified to the Committee their wish to surrender to the Corporation at Lady Day next the Guard House and adjacent premises which they have for some years past occupied for public purposes as a military Guard and Store Room but for which purposes they are no longer desired — and the Committee recommend the Hall to accept such Surrender. 2 3589 fo. 18. Fines for trespass [The Annual Committee report] That the Town Clerk has reported to the Committee that Fines amounting to two pounds eighteen shillings and four pence have been paid by two Butchers (Mr. Jerrom and Mr. Mee) to redeem a number of Sheep belonging to them which were found trespassing in the Meadows and that on referring to the Corporation Books it appears that these kinds of Fines have been hitherto paid into the hands of the Chamber- lains, Whereupon the Committee recommend that the Mayor be requested to enquire into the circumstances of the present case and to dispose of the Fines either to the persons who pounded the Sheep, wholly, or part to them so as to compensate them for their trouble and the remainder to the two Butchers in such proportions as he shall think right.-'' 3589 fo. 18. Mapperley Hill : more land for unemployed relief Resolved that this Corporation will grant their consent as Lords of the Manor of Nottingham and they hereby give and declare the same that the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Saint Mary in the Town of Nottingham shall in addition to the Land on Mapperley Hill part of the Manor already occupied by them enclose and occupy for the term of five years from Michaelmas last the whole of the Land on the said Hill lying to the North of the Land there now in their occupation and containing about seven acres for the purpose of employing thereon the unemployed Poor of the said parish of Saint Mary at the yearly rent of five shillings per acre payable to the Chamberlains and under the same Conditions in respect to fencing and laying down in Seeds at the expiration of the Term as were imposed by the Common Hall of the ninth day of December one thousand eight hundred and nineteen in respect of the Land then agreed to be occupied by the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said Parish of Saint Mary. 3589 fo. 19. 1 The lease was refused, and a Committee appointed to report on the recommenda- tion (3589 fo. 18-19). 2 The surrender was accepted and a Committee appointed to decide the best way of dealing with the premises (3589 fo. 20). 3 Ordered accordingly (fo. 24-25). 374 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1829 New Exchange clock Mr. Homer now moves and is seconded by Mr. Dale that a new Clock be provided by this Corporation for the Exchange Hall in lieu of the present Clock which being opposed by Mr. Alderman Barber, seconded by Mr. Hopper, is put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative . . . And it is thereupon Ordered that a new Clock be accordingly purchased by this Corporation. — The following Letter from Messrs. Whitehurst and Son of Derby Clock- makers stating the Terms on which they offer to make a new Clock for the Exchange Hall is now read and ordered to be entered on these proceedings. — Derby Novr. 6th 1829. — Sir, Agreeable to your request we have here sent you our price for a new Turrett Clock to be fixed up in the Exchange at Nottingham. — We will engage to make a complete new eight day Clock, of magnitude and power calculated to strike the hours upon a Bell from 5 cwt. to 10 cwt. and to shew the hours and minutes upon the present Dial — the Clock to be made of the best materials and workmanship, the Wheels of Brass the pinions and palletts hardened and to be made to go during the time of winding up with Weights Ropes Pullies our time Journeys and expences to fix and complete the same for the sum of £100 — should we be so happy as to receive the Order you may rely on our immediate and best attention to produce as good a Clock as we can possibly make and it will give us much pleasure and much oblige, — Sir, Your most obedt. Servants John Whitehurst & Son — The above Estimate does not include the new painting and gilding of the Dial nor the requisite Scaffolding or Joiners' Masons' or Smiths' Work that may be required which are to be paid for extra. — To C. H. Homer Esqre. Nottingham. — Mr. Homer moves, and is seconded by Mr. Howitt, that Messrs. White- hurst and Son be employed to make a new Clock for the Exchange Hall on the terms stated in their letter or on such other terms as a Committee to be appointed by this Hall shall approve whereupon Mr. Hopper moves as an amendment (seconded by Mr. Alderman Allen) that the Committee be directed to ascertain from other Clockmakers at what price and on what Terms they would make and fix up a Clock of the size and kind referred to in the letter of Messrs. Whitehurst and such amendment being put to the Vote is negatived . . . And thereupon this Hall adopt the motion of Mr. Homer and Order accordingly And it is further Ordered that the Mayor Mr. Alder- man Allen Mr. Alderman Wilson Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Alderman Soars Mr. Alderman Deverill Mr. Wakefield Mr. Howitt Mr. Homer Mr. Staveley Mr. Dale and the Chamberlains (of whom any three shall be competent to act) be and they are hereby appointed a Committee for the purposes afore- said. 1829] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 375 The Mayor now moves and is seconded by Mr. Howitt that this Corporation provide a new Bell for the intended Clock at the Exchange Hall of from five hundred weight to ten hundred weight upon which it is moved by Mr. Wakefield and seconded by Mr. Hurst and unanimously resolved that the total expence of such Bell if agreed upon shall not exceed one Hundred pounds and thereupon the motion of the Mayor being opposed by Mr. Fellows seconded by Mr. Hopper the same is put to the Vote and carried in the Affirmative . . . And it is accordingly Ordered that a new Bell of from five hundred weight to ten hundred weight be provided for the Clock intended to be erected at the Exchange Hall and that the total expenditure for the same and of the fixing thereof shall not exceed one hundred pounds and that the execution of this Order be entrusted to the Exchange Hall Clock Com- mittee hereinbefore appointed. 3589 fo. 20-22. University of London The Town Clerk reports that on the twelfth day of November last he paid two hundred pounds (received by him from the Chamberlains) to the Treasurer of the London University for the two Shares in that Institution taken by this Corporation and that it is recorded on the Books of the Uni- versity that the nomination of this Corporation of one Student for each Share (to which according to the Trusts of the Deed of Settlement of the University they will be entitled after being possessed of the said Shares six Calendar months and which will take place on the twelfth day of May next) will be made by the Vote or Resolution of the Common Hall of this Corpora- tion to be transmitted under their Common Seal. 3589 fo. 24-25. Northern W aterwork Company Mr. William Aulton now applies on behalf of the Northern Waterwork Company for the licence and permission of this Corporation to lay down Pipes along both sides of Parliament Street from Milton Street to Chapel Bar and so as to supply with Water all the Houses and Premises between the Fields and the North side of Parliament Street and such application having been taken into consideration by this Hall It is Resolved that this Hall (so far as they can grant and allow the same and subject to all grants and privi- leges demised by this Corporation in the Waterwork Leases to Samuel Watkinson and others their executors administrators and assigns) accede to the said Apphcation provided that the proprietors of the said Waterworks engage by a sufficient Instrument to be prepared by the Town Clerk at their expence to restore the pavements to proper state and condition whenever and wherever broken or taken up by them and that in addition to the thirty pounds formerly required to be deposited by them with the Chamberlains they pay to them the further sum of twenty pounds as a Fund for ensuring the proper repair of the Pavements and pay in lieu of all former annual sums the sum of twenty shillings a year to this Corporation for the privileges now and heretofore granted to them. 3589 fo. 25-26. 376 KECOKDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O 1830. Thursday, 18 March Subscription for the poor [The Annual Committee report] That the Committee having been specially convened by the Mayor to take into consideration the propriety of sub- scribing to the Fund now raising for relief of the destitute Poor in this Town unanimouslv resolved that one hundred pounds be subscribed by the Corpora- tion and the\- recommend the Hall to confirm the same.^ 3589 fo. 30-31. Clothes for Sheriffs' Sergeants at Mace [The Annual Committee report] That the Mayor has laid before your Committee the following Letter from the Sheriffs two Sergeants at Mace : — Nottingham Feb. 24. 1830. — Sir, Having occasion at various times during the year to attend along with the other Servants of the Corporation in the discharge of our duty, and the Corporation yearly allowing the other Servants a suit of Clothes, we beg respectfully to solicit that the like favor may be conferred upon us. We are. Sir, Your most obedt. Servants Wm. Gibson. O. T. Oldknow Esqre. 1 Heny. Cox. Mayor. J . . . Ordered that the Sheriffs two Sergeants at Mace be each now furnished with a new Suit of Clothes by this Corporation to be \\orn when officially attending upon public occasions. 3589 fo. 32 and 34. Public weighing machines The Committee appointed at the last Common Hall for the purpose of selecting fit situations for public Weighing Machines Report : — That they have viewed Bridge Street and are of opinion that there is an eligible situation for a Machine at the South East Corner of the Corporation Premises late used for a Guard House and upon or near to the Flood Road if the Wall of the Guard House Premises be removed a few feet backwards and rounded off so as to throw more space into the Street and to prevent the Machine from interfering with the passage of the Flood Road and it is recommended that Mr. Staveley prepare a Sketch of the street extending fifty yards in each direction from the point abovementioned. — The Committee further report That the}' have also viewed Lister Gate and consider the Corner thereof next to the Leasehold Premises held by Mr. Knight and opposite the end of Broad Marsh as an eligible situation for a public Weighing Machine — and recommend that Mr. Knight be applied to for a surrender of so much Land as will allow sufficient space for building a Room to be attached to the Weighing Machine. — 1 Confirmed (3589 fo. 33). 1830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM ^yj And the said Report having been taken into consideration It is Ordered as follows : — Resolved on the motion of Mr. Alderman Barber (who states the objection of the Trustees of the Flood Road Turnpike to having their Road encroached upon) that the propriety of fixing a Weighing Machine in that situation be reconsidered by the Committee and that the Committee view the Land near to the premises in Canal Street late of Mr. George Lissant Cox or such other place as may be thought eligible and report their further recommendation. — Resolved on the motion of Mr. Homer that it appearing impracticable to use Lister Gate for the purposes mentioned in the above Report on account of the Soughs under ground the intention of erecting a Weighing Machine in that situation be abandoned. 3589 fo. 35-36. Guard House The Committee appointed at the last Common Hall report That they have viewed the Premises heretofore occupied as a Guard House in Bridge Street and recommend that the same be converted into Stable Offices and they directed Mr. Staveley to prepare and lay before the Hall a Plan of the Stables proposed to be erected. — ■ It is now Ordered that the Plan produced to this Hall by Mr. Staveley of converting into Stables the Premises hitherto used as or for the Guard House, be referred to the former Committee namely : The Mayor the Aldermen the Bridgemasters and Mr. Stavele}' with full powers to them to carry the same into effect. 1 3589 fo. 36. 1830. Thursday, 17 June Prayer books Ordered . . . that a further number of Prayer Books be purchased lor the use of the members of this Corporation when attending Divine Service at Saint Mary's Church and that the Mayor be requested to give Orders for the same. 3589 fo. 60. Presentation to Thomas Smith Ordered on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Mr. Dale that the sum of One hundred pounds be presented to Mr. Thomas Smith late one of the Senior Council, ^ in testimony of the high sense entertained by this Corpora- tion of his Character during the long period of his being one of their members and for the valuable Services and Support constantly afforded by him to promote the welfare and prosperity of the Corporation and that the Town Clerk remit the above sum to Mr. Smith and convey to him the sincere wishes of this Corporation for his happiness and welfare. 3589 fo. 60-61. 1 Plan found unsuitable and dropped. See 3589 fo. 69. 2 Mr. Smith's resignation was accepted on March 18. He was leaving Nottingham owing to a "distressing Change in his Worldly affairs" (3589 fo. 44-45)- ^jd> RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O Resignation of Writing Master [The Annual Committee report] That the Mayor produced before the Com- mittee the following Letter from Mr. Hemm resigning his situation of Writing Master at the Free School, at Midsummer next, whereupon the Committee recommended that the School Sub-Committee should be forthwith called out to consider and report as to the attendance and duty to be in future required from the Writing Master and what Salary should be given, and that an advertisement should be then inserted in the Nottingham Newspapers giving notice of the Vacancy and directing Applicants for the Situation to give in their names and testimonials at the Town Clerk's Office forthwith. — Gentm. — I beg most respectfully to inform you, that should it be quite convenient for you (by Midsummer next) to obtain a proper person to fill up the Depart- ment of Writing Mastr. and Accountant in the Free Gramr. School, I shall be glad to decline my services in that Department, at the same time I con- sider it a duty incumbent on me, to render you my respectful acknowledg- ments, for the honor you have done me by a continuance in that situation for upwards of 16 years. 1 — I remain, Gentm. with the greatest respect Your devoted Servt. J. P. Hemm. To The School wardens of 1 Mar. 30th. 1830. the Free Gramr. School r Nottingham. J 3589 fo. 62-63. Long Row balconies [The Annual Committee report] That Mr. Kirk, Draper, attended and applied for permission to put out a Balcony from the House erecting by him on the Long Row similar to that at Mr. Dunn's House and the Committee recommend the Hall to allow the Balcony to be made subject to the approba- tion of the Mayor and Mr. Staveley.^ 3589 fo. 63. Free School investigation The Committee appointed by the Common Hall held on the eighteenth day of March last to investigate the complaints of ill treatment by one of the Masters of the Free School of the Boys under his Care, and to report how far the Rules last ordained for the Regulations of the School have been ob- served by the Masters, and also what progress is making by the Scholars, — Report as follows : — That they have held several Meetings and been attended by the Head Master, and Usher and by the parents of several of the Boys whose illtreat- ment by the Usher has been made matter of complaint to the Corporation. — 1 The resignation was accepted and the Annual Committee were given full power to appoint Mr. Hemm's successor (fo. 65). 2 Granted (fo. 65). 1830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 379 That after a full consideration of the Testimony and Declarations of the different parties, the Committee is of Opinion that a System of obtaining attention from the Scholars by the operation of Fear, rather than Encourage- ment has too much prevailed on the part of the Usher. That in the course of these enquiries, it came under Notice of the Com- mittee that the Usher had occasionally by way of punishment required boys to attend him with their Books and Lessons at his residence at West Bridge - ford in the County of Nottingham — a practice which the Committee consider objectionable, and which should not be repeated. — That, with respect to the observance of the Statutes and Ordinances last made by the Corporation for the governance of the School, it appears, that the second, third, fourth, and fifth Rules, requiring the Head Master to class the whole of the School, to appoint Books and the course of Tuition for every Class, to examine all the Scholars half yearly, and, according to their progress, to fix them in Classes for the following half year, have not been at all observed. — The Committee extremely deplore that they must now report to the Hall that the usefulness of the School is endangered and the progress of the Scholars impeded by a personal Disunion between the Head Master and Usher, which, as avowed by themselves, has been carried to such an extent as that for many months past they have ceased to hold communication with each other relative to the School or the Business thereof — The Committee also Report that great Noise and Tumult prevail in the School, on the admission of both the Masters, so as to prevent the Boys from advantage- ously pursuing their Studies, and to reflect the greatest disgrace upon the Character of the School. — The Committee consider this state of things to be highly detrimental to the School, and strongly recommend the Hall to state in direct Terms to the Master and to the Usher forthwith that unless they shall henceforth manifest a determination to unite, according to their respective appoint- ments, in cordially promoting the general advancement of the whole School and in conforming to the established Rules and Ordinances, the Corporation will be compelled to adopt further Measures for putting an end to the above grievances. — That the Committee having considered the question referred to them by the Annual Committee as to the Duty and attendance to be required from the Writing Master and the Salary to be given, recommend that he be required to attend during the whole of the School hours and that the Salary be seventy pounds a year. — Now therefore the said Report having been maturely considered This Hall in regard to that part of the Report which relates separately to the Usher of the FreeSchool Doth upon the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Hopper express their dissatisfaction with his conduct and Order that this Resolution be officially communicated to The Reverend Mr Lund.— And in regard to the other parts of the Report which set forth the non- observance of the last Statutes and Ordinances made by the Corporation for the governance of the Free School and the Injuries resulting to the School from the personal Disunion between the Head Master and the Usher 380 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O This Hall Doth further on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Hopper Resolve That the Conduct of the Master and Usher of the Free- School as represented in the Report, is discreditable to themselves and highly injurious to the School and demands the earnest attention of the Corporation — and, that unless the Head Master and Usher shall henceforth manifest an unequivocal Determination to unite, according to their respective Appointments, in cordially promoting the general advancement of the whole School, and in conforming to the estabhshed Ordinances, the Corporation will adopt further Measures for remedying the ]\Iisgovernment under which the FreeSchool is found to be now suffering. — Ordered that the above Resolutions be transmitted by the Town Clerk to Dr. Wood and The Reverend Samuel Lund. — Ordered that the Mayor Mr. Alderman Allen Mr. Alderman Wilson Mr. Alderman IVIorley Mr. Hopper Mr. Wakefield Mr. Staveley Mr. Howitt Mr. James Roger Allen Mr. Homer Mr. Dale and the School wardens be and they are hereby deputed and requested to consider of the best arrangements to be made for the more conveniently teaching of Writing and Arithmetic at the FreeSchool either by providing an additional Room or Rooms or by such other mode as the Deputation shall recommend and that they report the result of their considerations to a subsequent Hall. 3589 fo. 69-71. Mortgages on Corporation Estates It is now Ordered that the Town Clerk give Notice to all the persons having Mortgages upon the Estates of this Corporation that their Mortgage Debts will be paid off at the end of six months from the da}' of notice — and that he at the same time say to such Mortgagees that their Monies may, if they desire it remain in the hands of the Corporation, secured by Bond bearing such rate of Interest as shall be agreed between them and the Corporation And it is further Ordered that the ^layor Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Alderman Soars Mr. Wylde, Mr. Wakefield and Mr. James Roger AUen be and they are hereby deputed to fix and agree upon the rate of Interest to be hereafter paid upon the several sums in the hands of this Corporation bearing Interest. 3589 fo. 78. River Leen : Old Waterwork Company Ordered that the Mayor Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Wakefield Mr. Homer Mr. Staveley and Mr. Dale be and they are hereby deputed to view the new Works erecting by the Old Waterwork Company at Brewhouse Yard and the manner thereof for the purpose of specially noticing and enquiring whether the current of the River Leen will be diverted altered or disturbed or the rights of this Corporation injured or prejudiced, either in relation to the terms of the Waterwork Leases or in any other manner or degree and that such Committee report as they shall from time to time see fit the result of their observations and enquiry. 3589 fo. 8o-8r. 1830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 381 Lancasterian School in debt Mr. Wakefield (seconded b}^ Mr. Alderman \^'ilson) now moves that the Standing Order of Hall of the sixth day of ^Nlarch one thousand seven hun- dred and ninety eight requiring Notice of an intended motion to vote money belonging to the Corporation for any public purpose exceeding the sum of ten pounds, may be suspended and that the Corporation do now subscribe the sum of twenty pounds towards the liquidation of the debt of one hundred and thirty five pounds owing by the Lancastrian School the principal part whereof has been incurred in repairing the damage done by the late accidental fall of the adjacent Rock, and thereupon Mr. Hopper (seconded by Mr. Alder- man Morlev) opposes the motion and moves that the above Standing Order be not suspended and such amendment being put to the Vote is negatived . . . Whereupon It is Ordered that this Corporation subscribe the sum of twenty pounds and direct the Chamberlains to pay the same to Mr Wakefield. 3589 fo. 81. Procedure in Common Hall Ordered that it be a Bye Law and Standing Rule of this Corporation that the mode of transacting the Business in Common Hall be as follows : First That the proceedings of the previous Common Hall shall be read. Secondly The Vacant Burgess Parts (if any) shall be allotted or disposed of, and the remaining Business in such Order as the Mayor for the time being shall direct. 3589 fo. 82. Gratuity for Junior Councillor Ordered on the application of 'Mr. Wakefield that a Gratuity of twentj- pounds be granted to Mr. John James one of the Junior Council of this Corporation and that the Chamberlains pay the same to Mr. Wakefield for the use of Mr. James. 3589 fo. 82. 1830. Monday, 26 Juh^ Free School to be rebuilt The Committee appointed for arranging the School Room Report : — That Mr. Staveley produced a Plan for partitioning the School Room so •as to admit of the better Tuition of the Scholars and of writing being taught in a separate room, the estimated expence being thirty pounds, but Mr. Staveley stated that the Building is now in such Condition that it would in his Opinion be a waste of mone}- to expend any at all in the proposed altera- tion and strongly recommended that in order to render the School fit for its purposes, the present Building be pulled down and a new School comprising two Stories be erected upon the Scite thereof, the probable expence of which he thinks will not exceed four hundred pounds, the Committee therefore recommend to the Hall that the Plan proposed by I\Ir Staveley be carried into execution, and they directed ]\Ir. Staveley to prepare a Plan, Elevation and Estimate to be laid before the Hall. — And the Plan and Elevation referred to in the above Report being now produced bv Mr. Staveley It is Resolved that the recommendation of the 382 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O Committee be adopted And it is Ordered that the erection of the new Building be and the same is hereby referred to the above Committee with authority to make such alterations in the Plan and Elevation as they shall approve. 3589 fo. 86-87. Writing Master appointed This Hall doth now appoint Mr. Richard Dudley, Writing Master of the Free School of the Town of Nottingham at the Salar}^ of seventy pounds per annum during the pleasure of this Corporation and subject to his con- forming to the Rules and Ordinances already or to be hereafter made by this Corporation. 3589 fo. 87. General Infirmary Ordered . . . that this Corporation be yearly Subscribers of live guineas to the General Infirmary of this Town and that the Chamberlains pay the same and that the Mayor for the time being recommend Patients on the part of this Corporation. 3589 fo. 87. 1830. Friday, 13 i.\ugust [Address to King William IV of condolence on the death of George IV and of congratulation on his accession to the throne.] 1 3589 fo. 92-94. Water supply for Derby Road^ Ordered that Mr. Thomas Rowell at the Milton's Head Inn, Derby Road be permitted (so far as this Hall can grant and allow the same and subject to all grants and privileges demised by this Corporation in and by the Waterwork Leases to Samuel Watkinson and others their executors adminis- trators and assigns) to lay down Water Pipes for supplying Water from a Well upon the Milton's Head Premises on Derby Road held by Mr Thomas Rowell under Lease from this Corporation to Back Lane, Mill Street, Poynton Street, and Toll Street paying for the said privilege a yearly acknowledge- ment of five shillings to the Chamberlains and provided the said Thomas Rowell do previously deposit with this Corporation the Plan and Section of the above Streets — pay the sum of twenty pounds into the hands of the Corporation Surveyor as a Fund towards defraying the expence of re- pairing all injuries to the pavements of the above Streets which he may occasion — and do also agree in writing in a sufficient Instrument in the Law between him and this Corporation to be prepared at his expence by the Town Clerk that he will from time to time and at all times hereafter restore the Pavements whenever and wherever the same shall be broken up for the purposes aforesaid to good state and condition after the doing of which and the Corporation being satisfied that the Fund so deposited need no longer be retained the said sum so paid to the Surveyor or so much thereof as may then remain in hand unapplied as aforesaid shall be repaid to the said Thomas Rowell his executors administrators or assigns. 1 Livery meeting. - Council meeting. 1830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 383 Ordered that this Hall accept the offer made by Mr Thomas Rowell to supply with Water the Almshouses of this Corporation on the Derby Road at the rate of three halfpence per week for each Almshouse and that the same be paid out of the rents of the Lambley Estate. 3589 fo. 98-99. Rebuilding of Free School The Committee appointed in relation to the Free School having desired Mr. Staveley to prepare another Plan of Front for the proposed new Free School to be built upon the scite of the present Premises, the same is now produced and approved And it is Ordered that the above Committee carry the same into execution. 3589 fo. 100. 1830. Thursday, 16 September Presentation to Deputy Recorder Resolved unanimously . . . that a piece of Plate ^ of the \-alue of one hundred guineas be presented to The Deputy Recorder, William Reader Esquire in testimony of the high Regard in which he is held by this Corpora- tion and as a Tribute of Acknowledgment for the important Services which he has rendered to the Town and Corporation of Nottingham in the discharge of his public Functions. 3589 fo. 117. Free School Master and Usher The School Committee Report — That the following Letters from The Reverend Doctor W^ood, Master of the Free Grammar School and another Letter from The Reverend Samuel Lund, Usher of the said School having been read to your Committee, they refer the same to the consideration of the Common Hall : — Xottm. Augt. Dear Sir, I have always looked upon you as a Friend, and shall not alter my Opinion till I am fully convinced to the contrary ; and, under this impression, I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which materially affects myself and with which you are intimately acquainted. You need not be informed that I have been Usher and Master of the Grammar School upwards of thirty six years, and I am not conscious that I have deviated from an\' Regulations as to attendance which were made known to me either during the time Mr. Forrest was Master or the late Master Mr. Toplis. I admit that some of the Rules recently adopted have not been strictly adhered to, and my reasons were assigned before the Committee, which, on my leaving, I concluded, were admissible ; it would appear, however, that I am mistaken. From one of the late Orders it seems that an additional attendance is unconditionally required. But surely, my dear Sir, you cannot think this reasonable, and to impute anything unreasonable to you is very far from my intention. I approve of some of the Resolutions but not of all ; and am persuaded that 1 Cf. Chamberlains' accounts, p. 396. 384 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O the previous Plan (with some modifications) having experience on its side, is better adapted to promote the education of the Scholars than the one which has only Theory in its favor. The present, I mean the Old School Room, if properly fitted up might be adequate to every purpose. I will not trespass longer on your time and patience, only I will request you to have the goodness to communicate the contents of this to the Committee when the subject comes under their discussion, trusting that my past Services will not be altogether overlooked, nor an additional weight imposed on me, when my years and strength make me less able to support it. — I am, Dear Sir, Yours very respectfully, T. Wakefield Esqre. Robt. Wood — Dear Sir, May I request you will have the goodness to ascertain from the Corpora- tion whether the present regulations for the Free School be intended to interfere with my duties at the Town Jail ; or whether I may be allowed to attend as usual at eleven o'Clock on the mornings of Tuesdays and Thursdays. — You are perhaps also aware, that Wednesday afternoons have always been allowed as holydays. Your commands state, that, we must attend all the week except holydays. Pray, Sir, is Wednesday afternoon to remain an exception to the general Rule. — With regard to the present System, may I be allowed respectfully to state, that, in my humble opinion from the necessary division of Classes — the almost impossibility of hearing them collectively their repetitions, and the constant confusion occasioned from the boys passing and repassing to the Writing Master, it can never be in any way equal to the former one. I am quite sure that in two hours upon the late System the boys would learn much more and much better than they can possibly do upon the one now adopted. I beg also further to express a hope, that you will not think me unreason- able in requesting some adequate remuneration for the additional time and labour required ? Upon the declaration of the Corporate Body, when I was appointed, who expressly stated, the time of attendance required at School to be four hours a day, Wednesday afternoon a holyday — and the Boys to be admitted and remain with the respective Masters as in the time of Mr Toplis, I say on this principle I accepted the Situation. — On the faith of this declaration and confiding in the honor and integrity of Gentlemen I have several times declined favourable opportunities of commencing an Establishment for myself in Nottingham As in the case of Mr. Howard and Mr. Fletcher leaving Town, whose Schools I might have taken. And in another instance but very lately. — Beside I have been at considerable expence in my Garden and fitting up a House at Bridgeford — where I have been only a few months and which I must leave if I continue the School on the present System. — 1830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 385 Under these circumstances, not to mention the many disagreeable things connected with my situation, I trust each of the Committee by conscien- tiously weighing the case will see the reasonableness of my request. — Put yourself in my situation and ask what would be your expectation — and then as a reasonable Gentleman "whatsoever ye would that others should do to you I trust you will be ready to do to them".— I am glad to state that Dr. Wood and myself have had a meeting, and have pledged ourselves to cultivate the best feeling towards each other for the future. — I shall feel obliged if the Mayor will have the goodness to lay the contents of this letter before the Corporation and shall remain with the highest respect, — Dear Sir, O. T. Oldknow Esqre "1 Yours truly and faithfully Mayor — J Saml. Lund — Bridgeford i6th. Augt. 1830. The foregoing Letters having been duly considered. This Hall doth unanimously Resolve as follows : — That it is highly satisfactory to the Corporation to find good Feeling again prevaihng between the Master and Usher, as furnishing the best expectation that they will unite in mutual exertions to promote the respectability of the School, and the improvement of the Scholars. — That the Letters afford no sufficient Reasons for any alteration in the Rules and Ordinances ; and that conformity to the same is required from the Master and Usher except that Wednesday afternoon in every week may be an admitted holiday as heretofore. That these Resolutions be transmitted by the Town Clerk to the Master and Usher. 358^ fo. 123-126. Chapel Bar improvement Ordered . . . that the Town Clerk apply in the name of this Corporation to the Trustees of the Blue Coat Charity to ascertain whether they will exchange their Estate in Chapel Bar for equivalent Corporation Property in order that the Corporation may be thereby enabled to give facility to the widening and further Improvement of Chapel Bar. 3589 fo. 129. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1829-30 The Chamberlains ... To Wm. Woodward Dr 1829 {Extracts} £ s d June 23 Copper 30I a 1/4 . . . . . . . . 210 Large Steamer for Do with Double plates & Brass taps 220 December 18 Large fish kettle with cover &c . . . . 12 6 1830 January 6 Large Iron Saucepans &c . . . . . . 19 o 1851, I, 130, xii. 386 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1830 1830 March 13 . . His Worshipful the Mayor & the Aldermen Bot. of John Daniel & Co 36 Tea Cups & Saucers 21/- each pr doz April 13 May II 24 Coffee Mugs 21/. pr doz 4 Cream Jugs 4/6 3 Slop basons 5/- 7 Sugar basons 4/8 12 Bread & butter plates 5/. I Sallad Incorporater 24 6 in Muffin Plates 1 No 4102 No 4102 6 6 0 2 2 0 18 - 15 - I 12 8 3 0 0 4 0 3 13 6 10 Pr Cent discount for Cash 18 II I 17 £16 14 o 1851, I, 133, ii. 1830. June 12 H Enfield Esqr To German Wheatcroft & Sons [Carriers], Dr . . . I Bell 2 from Gains[borough] Paid in 8/g i 10 - 1851, I, 135. ii. 1830. August 6 I have carefully gone through the whole of the Workmens Accounts for erecting the Booths ^ for the purpose of the Election, and taking down and removing the same which including Labour, Carriage, Waste & Injury of Timber & Deals, and making good the Pavement, I value at One hundred, and sixteen Pounds, Eighteen shillings, and Ninepence. — Ed : Staveley . . . 1851, I, 138, ii. The Chamberlains . . . Dr to James Smith . . . 1830 £ s d July 26 To making a Platform & taking down do. &c in the Exchange Room, for the In- troduction of General Sir R. C. Ferguson to the Electors . . . . . . . . i - - 1 Large (juantities of china, glass, cutlery and kitchen utensils of all kinds were bought during this period. '•^ This clock-bell, inscribed : "Harrison, founder. Barton [-on-Humber] 1830," re- mained on the roof of the Exchange until the building was demolished in 1926. ■' There were seven. i830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 387 31 & To fixing Nomination Stage, & Railing too August 4 & round do., taking out & putting in the Sashes & part boarding up of Sashes frames &c &c Including Labour, Use & Waste of Wood, Cartage, Brags & Double tens & Screws 5 16 io| £6 16 10^ 1851, I, 138, iii. 1830. July 161 The Right Worshipfull the Mayor Dr to Morley Malbon Raddish & Co. To 4 Trumpets for giving notice of Proclaimation^ at 10/6 each 220 6 do at Proclaimation at 10/6 . . . . . . 3 3 o 1851, I, 139, ii. 1830. September 29 . . . Received of Messrs. Allen & Barber Chamberlains, the Sum of Four Pounds 19/6 being for Allow[an]ce Given to Men Tolling Exchange Bell on Funeral of King Geo IVth by Payment of E. Staveley £^. 19. 6 for S Bestow J Richards. 1851, I, 150, ii. 1829. December 10 . . . O T Oldknow Esqr Mayor Dr To Richd Birch To Rump of Beef 9/2 Gravey Beef 2/- Currant Jelly 2/- Aunch of Mutton 7/6 wild ducks 10/6 Turkeys 10/6 Fish 4/6 Oysters 4/- Lobsters 2/- . . Sosages 3/6 Tounge 3/6 Soup 12/- Puddings 5/- . Custards 3/- Trifle & Fruit Pyes 7/6 Anchovey 2/- Butter 2/6 Bread & Cheese 5/- Spice 1/6 . . Pepper Salt Mustard Vinigar &c i/- Lemons 2/- . Milk & Flower 1/6 Eggs & Cream 3s/- Malt Liquor 4/6 Roots 1/4 Knife Cloths & napkins &c 1/6 . . Charwoman 2/6 Cook and waiter 10/- Tea for 14 To Desert for the Same . . 13 2 8 6 10 6 4 - 12 6 9 - 3 - 9 - 2 10 12 6 17 6 19 7 £9 1851, I, 154, xxiv. 1 Date of order for payment. 2 King William IV .succeeded to the throne on 26 June, and was proclaimed on 30 June. 388 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O Opposite Bromley House, Market Place . . . The Chamberlains Bot. of William Bell, 1830 Furnishing Ironmonger . . . [extract] April 2 Brass Umbrella stand . . . . . . . . 170 1851, I, 154, xxix. SCHOOLWARDENS' ACCOUNTS : 1829-30 The School Estate To H. Enfield Town Clerk 1829 [Extract] £ s D July 29 Letter to Mr. Hemm relative to his attend- ance at the School he having discon- tinued it on account of his embarrassed circumstances . . . . . . . . 5 ~ 2135. I: 14- COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS : 1829-30 The County Rate To The Town Clerk 1830 [Extract] ^^ s d February i Lre [letter] to the Duke of Newcastle as to the dangerous state of part of Thurland Hall Prem[ise]s . . . . . . . . 5 - 6144 : 10. QUARTER SESSIONS RECORDS : 1829-30 1830. February 19 Prisoners' food, bedding and coals Respecting prisoners' Diet in the House of Correction, which is now, as per orders, confirmed by the Judges in 1825, for those not at Hard labour i|lb of Bread & a pennyworth of Milk per Day, | a peck of potatoes & a sufficient quantity of salt & |lb of Oatmeal per Week (except when they provide for themselves accordg. to the Act of Parliament) and the same allowance for those committed to & actually employed at hard labour, with the addition of |lb of Flesh Meat each Wednesday & Saturday — It is now ordered That until further Orders the allowance of Meat on Wednesdays and Saturdays be discontinued from & after tomorrow — And that the ^Ib of Oatmeal per Week be increased to a pound per week. With respect to the Bedding at the House of Correction, which now consists of Rugs, blankets, & Sheets, It is ordered That the Sheets be withdrawn from the Men's rooms, & laid up in Store for the other Uses of the prison, and that the Men's beds be without Sheets from the first day of March. 1830] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 389 With respect to Coals, the Allowance now being a little less [than] half a cwt to each yard per Day, or about 3 Stone — (this given to 12 Yards each day), It is referred to the Visitors to report to the next Sessions whether any & what alteration shall be made in the allowance. 371 fo. 267. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1829-30 1829. December 29 A Poverty-stricken family'^ Nottingham . . . Sir I wish you to take it into your consideration about me and my Wife and family I have 4 Children and have not the means of getting them a bit of bread to eat My Children his all bare foot and Wife his the same she has neither shift nor petticoat to put on and an}^ Women as you may appoint she is ready to shew I should therefore wish you to say wat the parish is to do for me as I cannot do any longer and I can asure you if something his not ordered by you I must take to those means I should be sory to attempt as for our beds also they are not fit to lie on neither sheet nor any other thing to keep us warm and I can say that I cannot do any longer as it his impossible I wrote as I could not explain so well in words as on paper Your obedient Sevant [Addressed .] John North Wainer. To the Right Worshipfull the Mayor Nottingham. 6486, Ixxxii. 1830. April 23 Disturbance by Gravener Henson . . . The Information of Thomas Pierce . . . Engineer and Cotton Spinner taken upon his Oath . . . WTio saith, — That on the twenty first day of April Instant Gravener Hensson . . . did wilfully maliciously and contemptuously disquiet and disturb a Meeting assembly or congregation of Persons as- sembled for Religious Worship, in a Licenced room, in the Parish of Saint Mary . . . and at the same time and place he did also disturb the Teacher officiating at such Meeting assembly or congregation. Sworn Before Me O T Oldknow Mayor. Thos. Pierce. 6476, cxciii. 1830. September 8 Disorderly public houses^ Nottm . . . Sir As you are a Governor of the town and also a man that fears God we thought it our duty to inform you of the Conduct of these publick houses 1 See note 2, p. 307. 390 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183O the first is the punchbowl at the Bottom of Drury hill and the Star and garter in narrow march the Ragged Staf plumtree Square the Nottingham Castle Carter gate the golden fleece at the Bottom of water lane the Shoulder of mutton Barker gate and Jolly angler Beller gate as i am a witness that these houses being open till too and three oclock on the Sabbeth morning wile there wifes and fammilies are Starving at home and the watch man and Constables instead of dischargeing there duty in seeing them out thay goin and Joyne them him at the punchbowl Drury hill keeps all kind of Singers Singing Sprittal^ Songes and ther keeps them to get drunk Sir if you Can do any thing to prevent these abomanible eveils we Should take it as a greate faver has to the Castle it is a Complete nusance thay encourage all sorts of bad Carrecters of both sex all hours of the night when the Singers Comes from Mr Ascots thay take drink with them and goes to from one house to another Singing most part of the night then goes to Churches and Chappies to Sing Sir i hope you will take this into Consideration and you will much oblige manv a Wife and fammily. [Addressed to :] Mr Oldknow esqe Mayor Beast market hill . . . 6486, cix. [1830. September] A Destitule actor '^ To/The Right Worshippfull the Mayor of Nottingham Sir/ Necessity compells me to lay my situation before you — I have been all my life on the stage ; the last Maneger I was with had the Theatres of Coventry Lemington Litchfield &c last June his Company broke up — This compelld me to form a few nights Entertainments ; which I thought would enable me to journey on with my family till we cou'd meet with some other company and form a fresh engagement — but we have journeyed on till we have worn all the shoes of our feet, the cloaths off our backs, and the flesh of our bones — my wife is ill ; thro' fatigue and want of support, the children are in rags and have been but poorly fed, I am almost spirit broken ; this has compelld me to apply to you sir and leaving our case humbly to your consideration Am Worshipfull sir Your Obediant Servant Fras Charteris Cou'd I remain in the Town till Saturday I might get an engagement in some of the Travelling Theatres at the fair. 6486, ex. ^ Not recorded in dictionaries. 2 See note 2, p. 307. 1831] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 39I MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1 830-1 1830. Thursday, g December Chapel Bar improvement The Town Clerk now produces a Letter addressed to him by The Reverend Robert WTiite Almond which is Ordered to be entered — Nottingham 21st October 1830.- — Dear Sir, I have communicated your letter to the Trustees of the Blue Coat Charity & they have requested me to forward to you a Copy of the Resolution which they passed at a Meeting held yesterday : — Resolved — "That it is the opinion of this Meeting that the Trustees cannot effect an exchange as proposed by the Corporation with so much advantage to the Charity as they could treat with the Commissioners of the Derby Road for the Sale of so much ground as may be required to widen & improve Chapel Bar ; — and that the Trustees are willing to treat with the Commissioners under the powers of their Act whenever solicited." — Ordered that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Wakefield Mr. Hurst and Mr. Staveley be and they are hereby deputed to consider of the best mode of effecting the widening of Chapel Bar through the powers for that purpose vested in the Commissioners of the Derby Turnpike Road by their Act of Parliament and that the Deputation report their Opinion and recom- mendation to a subsequent Hall. 3590 fo. 22-23. 1831. Thursday, 17 February Deputy Recorder's thanks The Town Clerk now produces the following Letter from William Reader Esquire, Deputy. Recorder, acknowledging the Piece of Plate presented to him by this Corporation And It is Ordered that the same be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall. — Baughurst House Janry 17th 1831 — • (near King's Clere Newbury Berkshire) ^ My Dear Mr. Town Clerk. — It is with emotions of no ordinary kind that I have received the mtmificent testimonial which the Corporation of Nottingham have done me the honor of presenting me, of their "high regard", and of their satisfaction with the manner in which I have discharged my public functions among them. My connection with them has, from its commencement to the present hour, been one uninterrupted source of gratification and delight— among them I have passed many of the happiest, and, perhaps, I may add, the most useful hours of my life ; while the ability, integrity, and active zeal of my highly valued friends the Magistrates (with whom I have been necessarily brought 1 Words in brackets added in a different hand. 392 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183I into closer and more intimate contact) by their vigilance in preventing crime, their diligence in detecting it, and their discrimination in awarding its due measure of punishment, ever tempering justice with mercy, have rendered labours which would otherwise have been severely arduous, and duties which else would have been painfully anxious, comparatively light and pleasant, and, altho, I trust, I have never suffered political Opinions to mingle them- selves, in the remotest degree, with my official duties, yet I cannot but deem it my singular felicity to be connected with a Corporation, for the individuals of which I not only feel the warmest regard, but also whose general senti- ments upon the great subjects of Civil and Religious liberty, and those other important topics of our age in which the welfare and happiness of mankind are so essentially involved, entirely concur with my own. — Should any part of this address be found worthy a place in the records of the Corporation, succeeding generations will see, and perhaps be excited to emulate, the character of the Corporation of Nottingham oijiis day, drawn by the hand of one, who could have no motive for flattery, or compliment, but who purely from estimation of their virtues, and the gratification arising from the possession of their esteem and regard, delighted to continue his union with them, long after every possibility of personal interest therefrom had ceased. — • To you, Mr. Town Clerk, whom it is my pride to number among my dearest, and most valued friends and who was the respected medium through which this token of esteem was transmitted to me, I beg to offer my best thanks for the kind and flattering manner in which you have announced it to me, as well as for the uniform attention and friendship I have experienced at your hands and by which I have been so encouraged and aided in the dis- charge of the important duties in which we have been associated — I am, my dear Sir, Very faithfully your's To Henry Enfield Esqr 1 W. Reader. Town Clerk f of Nottingham. J 3590 fo. 37-38. Annuity for Mrs Minster Ordered (Mr. Alderman Barber objecting) that as matter of Charity this Corporation will take from the Widow of the late Mr. William Minster one hundred pounds which she desires to sink for an Annuity, and that the Chamberlains pay her for her life ten pounds per annum for the same, half yearly or otherwise as she shall desire and that a Copy of this Order of Hall be given to Mrs. Minster as her assurance thereof. 3590 fo. 42. Subscription to Dispensary Ordered that this Corporation subscribe the sum of ten pounds ten shil- lings per annum to the Fund for supporting a Dispensary in this Town . . . 3590 fo. 42. 1831] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 393 Free School Usher's negligence It being now represented to this Hall by the Schoolwardens that The Reverend Samuel Lund Usher at the Freeschool leaves the School at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of every Tuesda}^ and Thursday to discharge his Office of a Chaplain at the Gaol It is Resolved . . . that this Corporation cannot permit such remission of duty on the part of the Usher and must require his attendance in the School during all the hours of every School day. And it is further Ordered That the Town Clerk make a communication hereof to Mr. Lund. 3590 fo. 51-52. 1831. Tuesday, 8 March {Address to the King and petition to Parliament for parliamentary reform.'] 3590 fo. 56-59. 1831. Thursday, 21 April Free School Writing Master Mr Alderman Deverill moves that the Salary of the Writing Master at the Freeschool be raised from seventy pounds to one hundred pounds per annum and the motion being seconded by Mr. Wakefield It is Ordered that the further consideration of the question be adjourned to the next Common Hall.— Mr Wakefield now represents to the Hall that considerable advantage to the Freeschool would be derived by placing an additional number of Boys under the care of the Writing Master to be taught reading, writing and arithmetic and thereby better prepared for instruction in the Classics Whereupon It is Ordered that the Mayor, Schoolwardens, Mr. Wakefield and Mr. Hurst be a Committee from this Hall to form a Plan for extending the usefulness of the School according to the suggestion of Mr. Wakefield and that they lay the same for further consideration before the next or some subsequent Hall. 3589 fo. 66. Improvement of High Street [The Annual Committee report] That it has been represented to your Committee by Mr. Winter the Agent of the Duke of Newcastle that re- building in High Street upon the site of the Post Office and other Houses now about to be pulled down between Mr. Samuel Fox's House and the new Shops recently erected on the site of the late Blackmoor's Head Inn it is His Grace's intention to build in a line ranging with such new Shops and thereby to widen High Street to the extent of six feet, and that Mr. Samuel Fox has upon the application of the Mayor and Mr. Alderman Barber very liberally expressed his readiness to assist in extending along the whole of his Premises the proposed additional width of the Street by allowing the front part of his Shop to be curtailed and altered for that purpose and the Upper part of his House to be supported by Pillars The Committee therefore report these circumstances to the Hall and recommend them to consider how far the Corporation shall upon this occasion assist in effecting the projected Improvements . . . 394 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183I Ordered that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Barber Mr. Wakefield Mr. Hurst and Mr. Staveley be and they are hereby deputed and fully authorized to effect (if they can do so upon Terms which they on the part of the Corporation shall approve) the widening of that part of High Street which is opposite to the Shop of Mr Samuel Fox, Grocer, by altering and throwing back the front of his Shop and supporting the upper part of his House upon Pillars (to which he has for public Improvement assented) so as to range in line with the projected new buildings and pillars of the Duke of Newcastle's Estate and thereby increase the width of the whole Street from the corner of Pelham Street to the House of Mr. Josiah Corbett, Hairdresser. — 3590 fo. 67-68. Jews' burial ground Ordered that this Corporation shall and will receive the sum of fifteen pounds from Mr. David Solomon and other Jews, the Lessees of their Burial Ground and retain and apply the Interest thereof in discharge of the rent of fourteen shillings and seven pence reserved under the Lease. 3590 fo. 69. 1 83 1. Thursday, 28 July Portraits of Lord Holland and Sir Thomas Denman Ordered . . . that Portraits at an expense not exceeding one hundred pounds, of Lord Holland and of Sir Thomas Denman be, with their per- mission taken at the expense of this Corporation and placed in the Council Chamber And it is further Ordered that the Mayor Mr. Alderman Allen Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Alderman Oldknow Mr. Barnsdall and Mr. Staveley be and they are hereby deputed to carry this Resolution into effect. 3590 fo. 79. River Trent improvement [The Annual Committee report] That the Mayor having stated to the Committee that the Trent Navigation Company are improving the Banks and Bed of the River between the Trent Bridge and the Grantham Canal and offer to complete the whole work along the Nether Trent Close if the Corporation would contribute twenty pounds and it being considered by the Committee to be extremely desirable to promote the completion of such Improvements they agreed to authorize the Chamberlains to pay to the Trent Navigation Company the sum of twenty pounds and recommend the Hall to confirm the same.^ 3590 fo. 81. Subscription to new Charity School Ordered . . . that this Corporation subscribe the sum of three guineas for the present year to the new Charity School at the top of Barker Gate and that the Chamberlains pay the same. 3590 fo. 90. 1 Confirmed (3590 fo. 82-83). 1831] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 395 Resignation of Mr. Joseph Heath The Town Clerk now produces the following letter of Resignation from Mr. Joseph Heath of his Office of a Senior Common Councilman which having been read is Ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall and the same is entered accordingly as follows : — Xottm. 24th May 1831 — Sir, It is under feelings of the most painful description, that I now address you for the purpose of requesting you to announce to the Mayor Aldermen and Council — that I find myself compelled by misfortunes, against which I can no longer struggle, to retire from the seat I have so many years held amongst them. — May I request you at the same time to assure them of my sincere gratitude for the respect and attention I have ever received — and to offer them my unfeigned thanks for all their kindness during the long period I have had the honor which I now feel it my duty to resign. and am. Sir, Yours most respectfull}' Joseph Heath . ^ Excuse faults through distress of body and mind. To Henry Enfield Esqre Nottingham. 3590 fo. 90-91. 1831. Thursday, 15 September [Addresses of congratulation to the King and Queen on their Coronation, and petition to the House of Lords in favour of the Reform Bill.] 3590 fo. 103-107. 1831. Friday, 23 September Coronation celebrations [The Annual Committee report] That the Coronation of their Most Gracious Majesties King William the fourth and Queen Adelaide on the eighth day of this month was celebrated on the part of this Corporation under the direction of a sub-committee consisting of the Mayor Mr. Alderman Oldknow Mr. Wakefield and Mr. Ro worth by a public Breakfast at the Exchange Hall, attending Divine Service at Saint Mary's Church and afterwards assembling in the Market Place, attended by the fifteenth Regiment of Hussars and there drinking Health and Happiness and a Long Reign to the King and Queen — Further that the Committee directed five pounds to be given to the Soldiers of the fifteenth Hussars to drink their Majesties' Health, and five pounds to the Choir of Saint Mary's Church, for their Services upon the occasion And also each Occupant of the Almshouses belonging to this 1 The resignation was accepted. 396 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183I Corporation situated on the Derby Road, in Saint John's Street and Stoney Street received from your Committee a present of a Half Sovereign. These proceedings your Committee request the Hall to confirm and allow. ^ 3590 fo. 109. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS : 1 830-1 1830. December 30 . . . Bot. of C. & H. Homer ... £ s d a Hansome Large Silver Vauze^ To Order . . . . . . 105 o o 1852, I, 135, ii. The Chamber Estate To H. Enfield Town Clerk 1 831 {Extract] £ s d April 14 Attending the Mayor when he directed the next Common Hall being advertized for the information of those persons who are entitled to their Freedom in order that they might apply before the passing of the new Law ^ . . . . . . . . 5 - 1852, I, 178. MARKET PLACE ACCOUNTS : 1 830-1 1830. November 5 The Corporation . . . Drs to Whitehurst & Son To a new large eight day Turrett Clock fixed upon the Ex- change with our time journeys and expences and use of £ s d packages* ... . . . . . . . , . . . . 100 o o 2154 : II, ii. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1830-1 The County Rate To H: Enfield Town Clerk 1830 [Extracts] ;^ s d December 13 Drawing notice of the Mayors attendance at the police Office on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12 in addition to the usual petty Sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays 3 4 ^ Confirmed (3590 fo. 114). 2 The "piece of plate" presented to the Deputy Recorder. C/. p. 383. 3 The Parliamentary Reform Bill (not passed till 1832) preserved to freemen the right of voting for members of Parliament. •* They had received ^80 on 24 July, and were now paid the balance of /20. 1831] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 397 December 25 Attending upon the Mayor in consequence of a Letter received by him from the Secretary of State, drawing the Magis- trates attention to the intended "Meeting of the three Counties" 1 on the Race Course next Monday when it was thought right to call the Magistrates together this Evening . . . . . . . . 6 8 27 Attending Magistrates at the police Office to watch the progress of the meeting and twice on the Forest — no appearance of disturbance took place — the meeting was thinly attended and was peaceable in every respect . . . . . . . . 6 8 6147 : 16. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1830-1 1 831. August 6 Bond for debt Bond of the Mayor and burgesses to William Wilson, esquire, in ;^2,400, for payment of £1,200 and interest before 6 February, 1832. 4076. 1831. September 23-24 Exchange Alley Lease and release by Edward Staveley, surveyor, to the Mayor and burgesses, of premises in Exchange Alley newly erected on the site of former premises in Shoerhakers' Booths, which were conveyed to Staveley (on behalf of the Corporation) by Joseph Machin, butcher, by indentures of 9-10 August, 1815. 4079 a, xix-xx. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 183 1-2 1831. Wednesday, 26 October Annuity for retired Senior Councillor . . . Ordered that twenty pounds per annum during the pleasure of the Corporation be granted to Mr. Joseph Heath and that the same be paid to him by the Chamberlains half yearly or otherwise as shall be desired by Mr. Heath. 3591 fo. 10. 1 A meeting of frameworkknitters, agitating for higher prices. 398 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1832 Additional gratuity for Junior Councillor Ordered . . . that a further Gratuity of twenty pounds be granted to Mr. John James one of the Junior Council of this Corporation and that the Chamberlains pav the same to Mr. Wakefield for the use of Mr. James. 3591 fo. 10. Market Place Committee Ordered that Mr. Thomas Guilford be and he is hereby appointed (in the place of the late Mr. Charles Haywood Homer) one of the Committee for managing and regulating the Market Place of this Town and the Stalls therein. 3591 fo. 12. London University student nominated It is now Unanimously voted and Resolved by this Hall that Mr. Henry Dale son of Mr. James Dale one of the Junior Council of this Corporation be and he is hereby nominated as Student in the London University in respect of one of the Shares possessed by this Corporation in the said Institu- tion and that the Common Seal be affixed by the Mayor to the record of such nomination. 3591 fo. 12-13. 1832. Thursday, 2 February Watching the Shambles Ordered that the Proceedings of the Annual Committee in authorizing the Mayor and Aldermen to appoint a Night Watchman within the Shambles be confirmed And it is further Ordered that the Mayor give such directions for lighting the Shambles with Gas and for the better watching of the Shambles as he shall think proper at the expence of this Corporation. 3591 fo. 23. Chapel Bar subscription Resolved unanimously That for effectually promoting the great Benefit which the Public will derive from the entire widening of Chapel Bar this Corporation Do subscribe (in addition to five hundred pounds hereinbefore subscribed) the further sum of five hundred pounds and that the Chamber- lains pay the same upon the Order of the Mayor. 3591 fo. 25. Coals for Corporation Almshouses Resolved that the Mayor be empowered to present out of the Funds of the Lambley Estate a Ton of Coals to each of the Occupants of the Corpora- tion Almshouses on the Derby Road in this Town. 3591 fo. 34. 1832. Monday, 14 May [Petition to the House of Commons against the rejection of the Reform Bill.] 3591 fo. 41-45. 1832] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 399 1832. \Vednesda\% 6 June Gratuity for Writing Master Ordered . . . that a Gratuity of twenty pounds be granted to Mr. Dudle}', Writing Master at the Freeschool and be paid to him by the Schoolwardens subject to the Inquiry relative to the School which by the Common Hall held on the tw^enty first day of April one thousand eight hundred and tliirty one was authorized to be made by the Committee then appointed. 3591 fo. 46-47. Shambles Ordered that the expence of watching and lighting the Shambles be wholly borne by this Corporation . . . 3591 fo. 53. Butchers' shop names Ordered that the proceedings of the Annual Committee directing all the Butchers having Shops belonging to the Corporation and Stalls outside the Shambles to have their respective names painted upon a Board in front of each Shop and Stall be . . . confirmed. 3591 fo. 54. Reform Bill celebrations The Mayor now calls the attention of the Hall to the National Rejoicing which is about to take place on account of the recent passing of the (long desired) Bill for amending the Representation of the People of England and Wales And It is thereupon Ordered . . . that the Corporation subscribe one hundred and fifty guineas in aid of the Fund to be raised in Nottingham for the celebration of this Event and that the same be paid by the Chamberlains and placed at the disposal of the Committee for managing the Festival. 3591 fo. 65. 1832. Tuesday, 3 July [Address of congratulation to the King on his escape of serious injury from a stone thrown at him at Ascot Races by James Collins, a discharged Greenwich pensioner.] 3591 fo. 75-77. 1832. Wednesday, 25 July Fines for trespass in the fields and meadows Ordered that it be a Standing Order and Bye Law of this Corporation that all Fines for Trespasses upon the Common Rights in the Open Fields and Meadows of this Town shall hereafter be paid by the Finders to the Mayor for the time being, and that he allow thereout for recompence to the Impounders of the Cattle (after payment of the Finder's Fees) so much as he shall think sufficient and pay the remainder (if any) to the Chamberlains of this Corporation. 1 3591 fo. 85-86. 1 The Mayor had represented that allowing these fines to be received wholly by the persons driving the cattle to the pinfold, according to ancient custom, had been pro- ductive of evil. 400 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1832 1832. Thursday, 19 September 1 Land for Cholera Hospital Ordered that the proceedings of the Annual Committee in granting per- mission to the Overseers of Saint Mary's Parish to enclose such part of the North East end of the vacant Land lying behind York Street for the purpose of erecting thereon a temporary Cholera Hospital as they should find requisite and upon the condition of delivering possession thereof whenever required by the Corporation be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed. 3591 fo. 109-110. Cholera Dispensary Ordered that the proceedings of the Annual Committee in allowing the House (School Estate) in GooseGate late in tenure of Mrs. Mottram to be occupied by the Dispenser of Medicine under the Board of Health at the rate of fourteen pounds a year and upon condition of possession thereof being given to this Corporation whenever required be and the same are hereby ratified and confirmed. 3591 fo. no. Long Hedge Lane Ordered that Licence, during the pleasure of this Corporation be granted to Mr. William Aulton to make a Road through the Fence of the Long Hedge Lane from Land in Sneinton Lordship which he occupies under Earl Manvers subject to his paying such annual acknowledgment as shall be fixed by the Mickletorn Jury. 3591 fo. no. Northern Waterworks The Town Clerk now reports that the Licence granted to this Company on the thirteenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven was to lay down Water Pipes on such of the public Streets lying East of Mansfield Road Milton Street and Clumber Street and North of Goose- Gate as were not then already supplied with Water, that Broad Street is within that limit, but that it was then already supplied with Water And thereupon It is Ordered that the Town Clerk communicate the foregoing to the Northern Waterwork Company. ^ 3591 fo. IIO-III. Free School recommendations The Committee appointed at a Common Hall held the twenty first day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty one for extending the usefulness of the Free School, Report : — That having considered the subject referred to them they recommend that twenty additional Boys be placed under the Writing Master to be taught reading writing and arithmetic, as preparatory for admission into the ^19 September, 1832, was a Wednesday. 2 The Company were laying down water pipes in Broad Street. 1832] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 4OI Classical part of the School, and that they be forwarded to the Classical Room as Vacancies arise according to the discretion and direction of the School- wardens for the time being. — They further recommend after the next Christmas Vacation all the Scholars be required to find their own Books of every kind and that only Ink and Pens be provided from the School Funds. — ■ They also recommend that the Salary of the Writing Master be one hundred pounds per annum. 1 3591 fo. 114. CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1831-2 1 83 1. November 7 Lion Hotel Nottingham Corporation Rent Dinner [Extracts] 20 Dinners @ 7s/-d . . . . . . 700 10 Bottles Champagne .. .. .. .. .. .. 500 Anchovy Toasts & Grills . . . . . . . . . . I5 ~ 1853, I, 132, ii. 1831. December 31 . . . Received of Messrs. Rogers & Har\-ey Chamberlains, the Sum of Ten pounds being the Corpn. Subscription for 4 vols of Lewis' new & Topographical Dicty. bv Payment of E Staveley /10 o o for Lewis & Co R Grady. 1853, I, 138, ii. 1832. September 27 Rutland Foundery Nottingham The Chamberlains . . . To B. Boothbv & Co. Dr £ s d Seven Cast Iron Boundary Marks, with Inscription & Coat of Arms 55/- ea. Including making of Pattn. . . . . 19 5 o Painting Do. 2 Coats of Lead Color 2/- . . . . . . 14 o £19 19 0 1853. I, 155, ii- The Chamber Estate To H; Enfield Town Clerk 1832 [Extracts] £ s d February 24 \\'riting long letter to the Attorney General on the subject of Sections of New Radford New Sneinton &c being by the Reform 1 All these recommendations were accepted and became "a Standing Order Regula- tion and Ordinance of this Corporation". 402 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1832 Bill added to Nottm. for the purpose of voting in Parliamentary Elections and expressing to him the great objections answering to such a proposition as infringing the Chartered rights of the Town . . . . • . . . • . 5 ~ July I Paid for three Patent fire proof Boxes in which to preserve the Hall Books . . 6 13 b July 7 Clerk engaged along with Mr. John Parker a person best acquainted with the existing Burgesses, all day taking down names entitled to be inserted in the Register with their places of abode &c . . 11- 9 [-17] The like [8 8-1 Paid Mr. Parker for his assistance . . 5 5- August 15 Clerk engaged the greater part of two days making enquiries as to a number of persons who voted at the Junior Council Election preparatory to inserting their names in the Register of Voters and many of whom were found to be imposters . . I 11 6 1853, I, 183, i- COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1831-2 The County Rate To H. Enfield, Town Clerk 1 831 [Extract] £ s d July 25 Attending Meeting of the Magistrates respect- ing the Execution Drop ^ at the House of Correction . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 6150 : 14. [Extract from a similar bill] 1831 £ s d December 10 Writing to the Gas Works urging them to avoid letting the Town be in darkness again as it was last Saturday and last Thursday nights — Copy and Messenger therewith .. .. .. .. .. ___ 6151 : 13. [Extracts from a similar bill] 1832 £ s d January 4 Swearing 17 of the Sheriffs Javelin Men Special Constables . . . . . . ^7 ~ ^ There are several accounts relating to the construction of this drop. The last execution on Gallows Hill took place on 2 April, 1827. i832] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 403 February i 1831 October 15 1831 Engaged all morning attending the Mayor and Magistrates on the County Execu- tions of Hearson and others ^ Treasurer . . . Dr to James Smith . . . [Extract] Barricading some of the Yards & sheep lane ends up & removing do. twice in the market place Cartage of wood to & from do. twice 6s/ 2 Treasurer ... Dr. to James Smith For Labour & Materials at the House of Correction & the Fitting up a part of do. for Soldiers Barracks &c. [A long account totalling'] 6152 £ 6 8 : 14. I 14 - 6152 22. £ no 9 2* 6152 25- £ s d 5 14 0 I 4 8 0 7 4 I 19 8 I 10 7 £t-o 16 1832. May 21 At the Mill ^ S Reddish for Millwright Work R Knight for Wood . . Kidger & Topham, Iron Brassington, Stone & Brick . . Thos Millington & Co Sail Cloth John Alsebrooke, Sworn, I am a Master Miller — I was at Mr. Sharpes Mill when the Mob were there — Saw One Sack of fine Flour thrown down, the Sack cut open & the con- tents thrown out and afterwards partly taken away 3 Sacks of Meal were thrown out & scattered about, damaged and part carried off . . 5 Sacks of Sharps* were thrown out of the round House, the Sacks cut and the contents thrown on the ground, wasted, and part carried off by the Mob 14 or 15 Strike of Wheat damaged in the same manner [Damage and value attested by Joseph Hallam, miller, and Richard Crafts, junior, baker.] 6152 : 45, viii. 1 For firing Beeston silk mill, etc., during the Reform riots of October, 1831. They had been tried by a Special Commission. 2 Marginal note : "At the time of the Riots". 3 Wm. Sharpe's mill on the Forest, attacked by the Reform rioters on 10 October 1831 ; his house was also damaged on 9 October. * Very coarse flour. 4 19 O 5 16 5 12 8 0 £29 7 II 404 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1832 The County Rate To H: Enfield Town Clerk 1832 [Extracts] £ s d April 9 Letter by direction of the Mayor and Magis- trates to Colonel Cooper Gardiner South- well requesting the loan of 100 Pouch Boxes &c &c or to inform the Mayor from whom to obtain them at the least expense . . . . . . . . . . 5 ~ 23 Entering in a Book for the Mayor the names trades and residences of 1344 Special Constables sworn in the month of Novem- ber last. 115 fo: . . . . . . . . I - - Mav II A placard having unexpectedly appeared stating that a public meeting of the working classes would be held in the Market place this Evening at 6 writing by direction of the Mayor to Colonel Teesdale and afterwards attendg. him . . 5 - Writing at ^ past 8 to Colonel Teesdale that all was quiet and releasing the Military from Duty &c . . . . . . . . 5 - May 14 Letter to Colonel Teesdale for cautionary arrangements (unseen) for to morrow 5 - Letter to Colonel Teesdale that the Meeting had dissolved in good order, and no reason for holding the Militar}^ on dut}/ 5 - June 5 Drawing Handbill dissuasive of Illumina- tion on the passing of the Reform Bill . . 6 8 6153 : 12. PETTY SESSIONS RECORDS : 1831-2 1 83 1. October 17 Jewels from Colwick Hall . . . The Information of John Musters, the Younger ^ of Colwick in the County of Nottingham Esquire taken upon his Oath . . . Who saith,— That on the tenth day of October Instant^ a Diomond [sic] Comb, a Diomond Cross and various other Articles the property of John Musters the elder Esquire were feloniously Stolen from Colwick aforesaid And from Informa- tion which Informant has received he suspects and believes that the same or some part thereof is now concealed in the Dwelling House or other 1 Son of Byron's Mary Chaworth. 2 During the sacking of the Hall by the Reform rioters. 1832] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 405 Premises of Henry Johnson of Piatt Street in the said Town [of Nottingham] Retailer of Beer. Sworn Before Me J H Barber Mayor. John Musters junr. 6478, xxxix. 1831. October 28 Reform riots I hereby give Notice That I shall apply for compensation to the Justices of the Peace of the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham at a Special petty Sessions to be holden at the Police Office in the said Town ... on Thursday the tenth day of November next at the hour of ten in the forenoon on account of the damage which I have sustained by means of a great number of Persons riotously and tumultuously assembling together on Monday the tenth day of October instant about one o'Clock in the Morning before the Dwellinghouse and Shop in the occupation of me the undersigned George Stretton 1 situate on the Long Row in the said Town . . . and then and there feloniously demolishing pulling down or destroying whoUy or in part my said Dwellinghouse and Shop by throwing Stones and other Missiles against the Windows thereof and by reason of the offences above mentioned occasion- ing to me a damage to the amount of Five pounds twelve Shillings Given under my hand this twenty eighth day of October in the year Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty one. George Stretton. 4079 b, 6, iii. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1832-3 1832. Thursday, i November Portraits of Lord Holland and Sir Thomas Denman Ordered that the Committee appointed relative to the Portraits of Lord Holland and Sir Thomas Denman be and they are hereby authorized to direct payment of the sum of one hundred pounds (voted at the Hall held on the twenty eighth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty one) to Mr. Barber, and that in respect to his charge of twenty pounds for the two Frames they make such Settlement with him as they shall consider right reporting their recommendation to the next Common Hall.^ 3592 fo. 20. 1832. Tuesday, 20 November Congratulatory address to Sir Thomas Denman To the Right Honorable Sir Thomas Denman, Knight, Lord Chief Justice of England. — Sir, We the Mayor, Aldermen, Common Council and Li\-ery of the Town and 1 Printer. 2 No. 1853, I, 156, ii, is Barber's signed receipt for ;^ioo. 406 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 County of the Town of Nottingham desire to present to you our warm congratulations upon your appointment by His Majesty to the high Office of Lord Chief Justice of England. — We rejoice that one whom, during a long acquaintance, we have ardently admired, whose professional, as well as political Life has been marked by unblemished integrity and undeviating consistency, should have received such distinguished honor. — It is with peculiar gratification that we call to our remembrance your early association with this Corporation, in holding the judicial Office of Deputy Recorder ; and we reflect with great satisfaction upon the long continuance of that intercourse by your repeated return, in times the most trying and important, as one of the Representatives of the People of Notting- ham in Parliament. — Although this long and happy connexion with you is now terminated yet we assure you that we shall ever continue to entertain towards you the same sincere attachment and we earnestly hope that you may long live to serve your Country in the honorable and important situation to which you are raised. — Given under our Common Seal at Nottingham the twentieth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. 3592 fo. 25-26. 1833. Thursday, 31 January Free School It is unanimously Resolved . . . that it being now known that Doctor Wood the Master of the Freeschool has recently been presented to the living of Wysall there is no longer occasion on the ground of delicacy or kindness to refrain from expressing the great dissatisfaction felt by this Corporation at the state of the Free School and the determination of this Corporation to take with as little delay as may be the necessary steps for changing the Mastership of the School and making such Appointments and Ordinances as will give the fullest extent to its means of usefulness And that therefore the following Members of this Hall, that is to say, The Mayor Mr. Alderman Barber the Schoolwardens and Town Clerk, be deputed to communicate to Doctor Wood these sentiments and intentions of the Corporation and their hope that by surrendering the School and School House at an early period he will continue to retain the good-will hitherto personally felt towards him, and render any measures of strictness or coercion under his admission Bond unnecessary. — 3592 fo. 32. Portraits of Lord Holland and Sir Thomas Denman The following Report is now read by the Town Clerk, — The Committee appointed relative to the Portraits of Lord Holland and Sir Thomas Denman recommend the Hall to order payment to Mr. Barber of twenty pounds charged by him for the Frames for the Portraits — And upon consideration of the said Report It is Ordered that the Chamber- lains pay to Mr. Barber the sum of twenty pounds for the Frames for the above Portraits. 3Sq2 fo. 39. 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 4O7 Canal herbage, etc. The following Communications from a Meeting of Burgesses are now read : — At a Meeting of the Burgesses on the 14th of January 1833 held at the Dove and Rainbow, Mr. Thomas Goodburn in the Chair — It was unani- mously resolved : — That this Meeting do appoint a Deputation to wait upon the Mayor and request that he will call a Meeting of the Burgesses to adopt measures respecting the money due to the Burgesses for the Land purchased by the Canal Company — also from the Waterwork Company — and from the Church- wardens and Overseers of the Parish of Saint Mary in this Town and to appropriate the money in the way best calculated to promote the general Interests of the Burgesses. — That Messrs. Thomas Goodburn, Erasmus Revell, John Leatherland, William Middleton, Samuel Hooton George Whitehead, Matthew Clarkson, Samuel Henry Swann, and William King form the Deputation to wait upon the Mayor. — To J. Heard Esqre Mayor. — Sir, Agreeable to the foregoing Resolution we the undersigned Burgesses of Nottingham beg most respectfully to request that you will as soon as con- venient convene a public Meeting of the Burgesses for the purposes specified in the Resolution which we have the honor to present to you. In making this request it may be necessary to remind you that nearly forty years ago, a parcel of Land was purchased, or rather seized bv virtue of an Act of Parliament and appropriated to the use of the Nottingham Canal Company — for this piece of Land the Company have never paid but have always ex- pressed their Willingness to do so, if proper application were made, and the Committee of Burgesses having consulted an eminent professional Gentleman and his opinion is, that by the assistance of the Mayor the monev can be immediately obtained — It is the wish of the Committee therefore that an attempt should now be made and if the money be forthcoming and added to the amount due for the new burial ground would raise a few Almshouses for old infirm Burgesses. Should you be pleased to lend your assistance to promote so desirable an object you will confer a lasting obligation on Sir, Your obedient Servants Thos. Goodburn, Chairman, Janry 15th. 1833. — On behalf of the Meeting — Ordered that the Mayor Mr Alderman Barber Mr. Wakefield and the Town Clerk be deputed to apply to the Nottingham Canal Company for payment of compensation for the Herbage destroyed in the Meadows and East Croft by making the Canal in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three And also to the Trent Waterwork Company for payment of compensa- tion for the Herbage destroyed in the Commonable Field fronting to Park Row by the formation of a Reservoir in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one and that the Deputation adopt such proceedings as they may be advised or consider necessary for giving sufficient receipts for the same. — 408 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 Ordered that the Town Clerk communicate to Mr. Goodburn the purport of the above Order and that a further communication will be made to him on the same subject and that with respect to the Commonable Land near Beck Barn recently enclosed for the purpose of a Burial Ground the disposal of the compensation for the Herbage appears to be wholly regulated by the Act of Parliament upon the subject. 3592 fo. 53-54. 1833. Thursday, 2^^ May Free School Master's claims The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following Report and Letter : — The Committee appointed at the Common Hall of the thirty first day of January last to communicate to Doctor Wood the dissatisfaction of the Corporation at the state of the Free-School and to confer with him con- cerning his giving up the Mastership thereof Report that they have had two interviews with Doctor Wood, in the course of which he urged his long services to the School, his advanced age, and his limited pecuniary cir- cumstances, as justifying his strongly pressing for the liberal consideration of the Corporation- — and that he afterwards addressed to the Mayor the following letter which the Committee refer to the Common Hall. Sir, Having already given a circumstantial Statement of circumstances, I beg to submit the following for consideration : — I have been in the School House thirteen years during which time I have paid for Taxes Assessments &c. . . . . . . . . . . £360. 3. 9+ For Repairs &c at the least . . . . . . . . 40 £400. 3- 9* May this be expected ? Two Years' Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . £300. o. o Three do. do. for additional attce. . . . . . . . . 150 o o £450. o o Or this ? One year's Salary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;(i5o o o Three Additional attendance . . . . . . . . . . /150 o o Annuity of £50 for 5 years . . . . . . . . . . £250 o o £550 o o Or this ? Or the average in round numbers . . . . . , . . £466 o o. 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 409 It is to be hoped that arrangements will amicably be made ; and that forty years' labour in a Grammar School, when the Revenues are adequate, will so far influence the Trustees as to offer to the Master a liberal retiring com- pliment. I have to request that you w'ill favor me with an answer as soon as it is convenient, though I am apprehensive it will not be practicable to leave before ^Michaelmas next, should the proposals be either acceded to or modified. — I am. Sir, April 20th. 1833. — 1 yours respectfully John Heard Esqre. r Robt. Wood — Mayor. — • J After due consideration given to the above subject and with a ^'iew to enable this Corporation to adopt early measures for the best Improvement of the School It is Resolved . . . that in lieu of adopting any of the propositions contained in the Letter of Doctor Wood, a Grant or retiring Allowance of fifty pounds a year be offered to Doctor Wood for his life to commence upon the surrender of his Appointment And It is Ordered that the Town Clerk communicate this Resolution to Doctor Wood. 3592 fo. 63-64. Widening of Woolpack Lane [The Annual Committee report] That the Land (Bridge Estate) on the South side of Woolpack Lane recently occupied with Hovels &c being now in the hands of the Corporation the Committee have determined to recom- mend the Hall to give up three feet along the whole frontage thereof for the purpose of widening the Street (which is there only about thirteen feet four inches wide) and that Mr Benjamin Drewr}-, Builder, hath agreed to take the whole of the property containing one thousand two hundred and fifty square yards on a Lease of sixty years from Michaelmas next at the rent of nine- pence per square -yard per annum subject to the usual building Conditions. 1 3592 fo. 65-66. Canal herbage The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following Report— The Committee appointed by the last Hall to apply to the Nottingham Canal Company for payment of the sum due to the Commoners for the Meadow Herbage destroyed by the Canal ; Report that they attended the Canal Committee and repeated the claim in question, whereupon the Canal Committee stated that they should refer the matter to the general Annual Meeting of the Company which was to be held in the present month ; no further communication has been at present received. — Ordered that the Town Clerk apply to ]\Ir. Percy requesting the answer of the Nottingham Canal Company to the Claim made by the Committee of this Corporation for payment of the above compensation. 3592 fo. 81-82. 1 The Corporation surrendered for ever the three feet asked for (3592 fo. 68). 410 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 Enclosure of the fields The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following Communications made by Messrs. Parsons and Sons on behalf of several Gentlemen desirous of effecting an Inclosure of the Fields and Meadows : — Sir, We are requested by the persons present at a Meeting of the Proprietors of Land in the Nottingham Fields and Meadows, to transmit to you the inclosed Copy of Resolutions and proceedings at that Meeting for the information of yourself and of the Corporate Body at large, and the proprietors have desired us to express their hope that the Corporate Body will coincide with the Freeholders in the sentiment they entertain of the utility and advantage to the Town and its Inhabitants by a General Inclosure, and that the Cor- porate Body will co-operate with the Freeholders in arranging maturing and endeavouring to effect an Inclosure, on such terms as may be thought beneficial in general to all parties interested. — We are. Sir, Your most obedient Servants Parsons & Sons — John Heard Esqre. "I Nottingham 6th Febry 1833. Mayor. — J At a Meeting of the Proprietors of Land in the Sand and Clay Fields and Meadows in the Town of Nottingham held at the sign of The Punch Bowl in Nottingham the fourth da}^ of February 1833, present — Mr. Joseph Churchill, Chairman E. S. Fellows Esqre. Mr. Taylor Mr. Stubbs Mr. Fox Mr. Robert Booth Mr. Turner Mr. Bakewell Mr. S. Parsons Mr. Lees Mr. Truswell Mr. Crafts Mr. Cooper Mr. Ellis (Brunt's Charity) Mr. Orme Mr. Chimley Mr. Simpson Resolved — That the Persons present at this Meeting are of opinion, that an Inclosure of the Fields Meadows and Waste Lands, within the Town of Nottingham, would be beneficial to the Inhabitants of the Town at large, by affording the means of accommodation for carrying on, and increasing the Manufactures and business connected with the Town with greater convenience and ad- vantage to the Manufacturers, and thereby prevent the extension of the Nottingham Trade to a distance from the Town ; and also be the means of averting the spread of any epidemic or contagious disease, that the Town in its present confined state is and might be subject to, by enabling future Buildings, requisite for the inhabitancy of persons emploved in the Notting- ham Trade, to be erected in more open, airy and healthy situations, than could otherwise be provided for such persons in the present state of the Town. — ^^^33] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 4II That a Committee of fifteen persons be appointed, for the purpose of taking such proceedings as they think proper for effecting an Inclosure of the Fields, Meadows, and Waste Lands, with liberty to add to their number, until a fresh Committee shall be appointed ; and any five to be competent to act. — That an Agreement, for raising a subscription to defray the expences preliminary to an application to Parliament for any Inclosure Act, be prepared and presented to all the Proprietors of Land in the Fields and Meadows for their signature, to pay the same in proportion to the quantity of each person's Land, and this Meeting recommends that the first sub- scription shall be three shillings per acre. — That Messrs. Enfield and Son and Messrs. Parsons and Sons be applied to, to be jointly concerned as the Solicitors for carrying into effect the intended Inclosure, on liberal terms towards the Commoners, and this meeting would recommend in the event of an Inclosure, a provision for an accommodation to the Public of spacious Roads and Walks wherever the same may be deemed necessary. — That Mr Robert Booth be the Treasurer. — That these Resolutions be published in the three Nottingham Newspapers. Nottingham 13th. March 1833 — ■ Dear Sir Inclosed we transmit you a Scheme for an Inclosure as proposed by certain of the Land Proprietors, which you wiU please to forward to the Mayor in order that it mav be submitted to a Common Hall. The principle of the Scheme, the Landowners think, must be acknowledged as just and equitable, and if approved by the Corporate Body we cannot anticipate any serious opposition from any quarter. However, the Committee of Land Owners hope the proposed scheme wiU have due consideration by the Corporate Body, and if any part is thought objectionable the Land Owners will be glad to receive any suggestions on the subject and endeavour to accommodate the measure so as to be as little objectionable as possible.- — If any explanation is required we shall be happy to afford you all in our power, and will wait either on you or any part of the Corporation for that purpose any time you may appoint — We are, H Enfield Esqre. 1 Dear Sir, Town Clerk — J Yours truly Parsons & Sons. — A Scheme for an Inclosure of the Lammas Fields Meadows and Commons in the Town of Nottingham. — In the Fields subject to Common right three months in A. R. P. the year there are . . • . • • • • • • 654 - - In the Meadows subject to Common 6 months . . . . 283 - - which are also subject to certain Tithes. — 937 - - 412 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 In order to an Inclosure it is proposed that each persons Land in the Fields and Meadows shall be valued separately in respect of situation and quality, and the ' proportion to which the Commoners are entitled, to be ascertained by competent Judges and which shall be allowed to them either in Land or Money — And in the first place it is proposed that the Burgesses shall have 200 acres of Land in the Meadows (to be obtained by exchange for Land in the Fields) as an entire Common Pasture for themselves for ever, under the direction and control of a Committee, and the rest of the com- pensation to which they are entitled, it is proposed shall be paid in money by the Land Owners and is supposed would amount to £10,000 or /^12,000 to be invested in such way as. may be hereafter agreed upon. — The Forest and Mapperley Hills (182 acres) to be appropriated and allotted in compensation for the Tithes, Manorial Rights in defraying the expences of the Act and of making Roads. — If this principle is recognized many circumstances will require considera- tion in detail, but it is submitted that so far as the Commoners are interested, their rights would be fully protected by the measure now proposed. — Dear Sir, We understand it is intended for the Corporation to have a Common Hall day in the course of the ensuing week, at which the proposition as forwarded to you respecting an enclosure will be taken into consideration, and lest there should be a misunderstanding of the principle intended by the pro- position transmitted to you we are requested by the Committee of the Land Owners to transmit the enclosed by way of elucidation of what are their sentiments. — We are. Dear Sir Yours truly H. Enlicld Esqre. ^ Parsons & Sons. — • Town Clerk J Nottm. 18 May 1833 The Committee of Land Owners submit for the consideration of the Corporation the following elucidation of their proposition transmitted to the Town Clerk. — That the proposition of the value of the Landowners right and of the Parties entitled to Common on the Land shall be first fixed, as for example. — Suppose Landowners to be entitled to twelve parts of sixteen The Commoners to four — — of sixteen The Money payment for the redemption of the Common Right shall be fixed upon a subsequent value as entire Land after the enclosure thereof. — That in case the Landowners shall object to such value the Land shall be subject to public Sale and the proportion of such Value shall be fixed from the produce of such Sale either to the party owning it or to any other person. This Hall having given due consideration to the above Propositions Unanimously Resolve . . . that the Corporation declines to entertain the question of an Inclosure upon any of the Schemes proposed in the Resolu- tions transmitted by Messrs. Parsons and Sons And It is Ordered that the Town Clerk communicate this Resolution to Messrs. Parsons and Sons. 3592 fo. 84-90. 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 413 1833. Thursday, 18 July Free School Master's claim Mr. Hurst now gives Notice that in case Doctor Wood agrees to resign the Mastership of the Freeschool of this Town, he, Mr. Hurst, will at the next Hall move that a retiring allowance of fifty pounds a year be granted out of the Funds of the School Estate to Doctor Wood for his life. — The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following Letter addressed to him by Doctor Wood : — Dr. Wood would have replied earlier to Mr. Enfield's Note communicating the Vote of the Common Hall had it not been his wish to state the time when it would be most convenient to him to relinquish his present situation, which will not, it is presumed, be later than the first week in Septr. notice however will be given in due time for the election of a Successor that no interruption, or if any, as little as possible, may take place in the Business of the School. Dr W. would be glad to be informed whether he is, or is not to receive any remuneration for his additional attendance for the last three years. — To Mr. Enfield, Town Clerk. — June 14th 1S33 — It is thereupon unanimously Resolved That the Town Clerk inform Doctor Wood that this Corporation decline to make him the additional allowance to which he has alluded and that they request the Doctor to give forthwith his answer to the proposition already made to him for his resignation of the Free School. 3592 fo. 102. 1833. Monday, 29 July Free School Master's resignation The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following letter from Doctor Wood. — Nottm. Julv 22d. 1833 — Sir, In reply to your last letter I beg to express my regret at the refusal of a reasonable remuneration for the last three years additional attendance. — I accept the Vote of the Common Hall of an Annuity of fifty pounds during my life, a Copy of which, at a proper time, I doubt not you will favour me with. — On Saturday the loth of the next month, and not conveniently before, I shall be able to quit the Premises, and though I have used every exertion in making arrangements, yet, in consequence of Mrs. Wood's delicate state of health as well as of my own, much is to be done — You will make this communication to the Mayor and Corporation, for whom, as well as for yourself I have great respect, and am their and \our verv humble Servant. — Robt. Wood.— Mr Enfield, Town Clerk — Whereupon ... in consideration of Doctor Wood having now agreed to resign on the tenth day of August next the Mastership of the Free School which has been required by this Corporation in order to the better Improve- ment of the School It is Resolved and Ordered that an Annuity of fifty pounds 414 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 be granted to Doctor Wood for his life to be paid half yearly on the tenth day of February and the tenth day of August in every year by the School- wardens out of the Funds of the School Estate and the first payment thereof to be made on the tenth day of February next And it is further Ordered that a Copy of this Grant be transmitted by the Town Clerk to Doctor Wood.— Mr. Wakefield now moves that in order to further the procuring for the Freeschool a Master of Eminence who will raise it to full usefulness and im- portance as a Classical School, it be an Ordinance and Rule of this Corpora- tion That the Master be allowed to take, if he please, private pupils not exceeding ten into his house to be educated in the School with and in the same manner as the Scholars on the Foundation and the present motion is made because the School House affords sufficient accommodations for the purpose and because the holding out a privilege whereby an increase of Income will be within the Master's attainment may bring to the School a Master of higher Standing than the Salary of the School might alone procure- — The motion is seconded by Mr. Dale and carried unanimously. — Ordered on the Motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Leaver that advertizements of the Vacancy in the Mastership of Nottingham Freeschool with all further requisite particulars be prepared and published in such manner as the following Committee . . . shall order and direct, namely The Mayor the School wardens Mr. Wakefield Mr. Hurst and the Town Clerk and the said Committee are further authorized and requested to receive and answer such applications as shall be made in consequence of the advertize- ments and to report their proceedings and the result to the next Common Hall. 3592 fo. 107-109. Encroachment on the Forest [The Annual Committee report] That the Town Clerk stated that Mr. William Sharpe, Miller has laid a Water Pipe from the Northern Waterworks along the Forest to Mount Hooton and the Committee recommend that he be required to pay an acknowledgment of ten shillings a year for the con- tinuance thereof. ^ 3592 fo. 115. Long Hedge Lane and Finder's Fee [The Annual Committee report] That Mr. William Aulton complains that he and other Occupiers of Land in the Clay Field adjoining the Finder's Fee from the top of Long Hedge Lane to the north eastern extremity of Blue Bell Hill, sustain great injury by the Fee being let by the Finder to Edward Smith who occupies three or four Closes in Sneinton Lordship the greatest part of which he underlets in small Gardens and from which he has opened several entrance Doors into the Allies leading from the Fee into many of these Gardens whereby the Fee is used as a Road for Carriages and Persons to these Gardens, although there is no right of road to Smith's Land on the Nottingham side whereupon the Committee recommend that the Pinder 1 The Council ordered him to pay 5s. a year (3592 fo. 117). 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 415 have notice to quit the Fee at Lady Day next and that it be taken into the hands of the Corporation, he being also required to give notice to quit to Edward Smith. ^ 3592 fo. 115-116. Annuity for Town Crier Mr Alderman Oldknow gives Notice that he the Mayor or his Deputy will at the next Hall move that a Grant for life of eight shillings per week be made to Thomas Barwick the Bellman or Town Crier (born in one thousand seven hundred and fifty four) an old Servant of this Corporation who is now incompetent from age and infirmity to discharge his Office. ^ 3592 fo. 118-119. 1833. Wednesday, 18 September Hare Court, Mount Street The Mayor now produces the following letter addressed to him by Mr. Rogers : — To the Mayor and Corporation of Nottingham Gentn., The Mickletorn Jury have hitherto passed thro' Hare Court Mount Street, apparently without any useful purpose to accomplish, & I should think very much to the annoyance of the Jury. — Hare Court being an old Paternal Estate, in which I may be interested some day ; I am requested to apply to the Mayor and Corporation to solicit some arrangement may be made to dispense with the Jury passing thro' again — There is no road for any other persons, nor ever has been in my memory — The door is unlocked when the Jury come, and locked again when they have passed through — It really does not appear to me, to have the least object in view — the Jury have usually to wait near the privies and pass through them before they can get into Hare Court. — Most of the parties now interested in it are exceedingly poor and the greater part of any expense must come out of their shares. — Soliciting the Corporation will allow the arrangement to be made, I remain. Gentlemen, Carlton Street "1 Your's most respectfully 17 Sep. 1833 J John Rogers. Ordered that the application of Mr. Rogers be referred to the consideration and determination of the Annual Committee. 3592 fo. 133. Market tolls and stallage To the Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Corporation of Nottingham — The Petition of the undersigned Stall-keepers in Nottingham Market Place — Sheweth — That your Petitioners in common with Tradesmen in general are suffering 1 James Whittle, the Field Finder, received notice accordingly (3592 fo. 117). 2 Agreed on 18 September, the appointment of a successor being left in the Mayor's hands (3592 fo. 129). 4i6 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 from the present depression in trade, and beg leave most respectfully to call your attention to the heavy rate of market Tolls which not only act unequally by compelling the individual who merely stands the market on Saturdays to pay as much as a person who stands the whole week, but also by its pressure imposes a very grievous burthen, "frequently swallowing up the profits of the day in defraying it. — That your Petitioners naturally expect to pay a reasonable Toll ; but at the same time request you to take into consideration that their attendance in the Market is highly beneficial to the Town in preventing monopolies and in producing a constant supply of Provision &c. That those who own Stalls are obliged to pay for the setting them out, as well as for housing them during the week, and those who do not own Stalls have to give an adequate rent, all of which greatly operates to the prejudice of your Petitioners. — They would therefore most earnestly entreat that you would take their situation into your serious consideration, and afford them such relief by diminishing the Tolls as their Case requires and your Petitioners will ever gratefully acknowledge the kindness shown to them. — Wm. Savage C. Fowler Robt. Ward T. Lymn J. Alister J. Edwards E. Hallam M. Talbot John Widdoson Saml. Whittle Ann Close John Holland Jas. Elliott Richd. Cam George Mary Marshall H. Eden J. Martin E. Vaughn T. Hide well F. Fawkes W. Lindley W. Allinson John Sotheran James Hogg E. Watson Caborn Joseph Wain J. Smith George Roberts J. Frearson M. Redgate O. Coulton S Duck E. White W. Haye R. Gorden Saml. Wigley Jos. Walker J. Parkin J. Bladgell J. Richards T. Wigley Ordered that the above Petition be and the same is hereby referred to the Market Place Committee who are desired to enquire into the statements therein contained and the propriety of making reductions in the rate of Stallage charged by this Corporation and that they report the result and their recommendations to a subsequent Hall. 3592 fo. 133-135- Barker Gate School The following Application is now produced and read. — Nottingham August 14th. 1833 — To the Mavor and Corporation — Gentlemen, We beg to call your attention to the new Charity Schools in Barker Gate — The number of Boys is 160 and the number of Girls 109. — During the past year the Committee has taken a School Room belonging to the general Babtists in Duke's Place in which the Girls are taught, the rent of the School is £5 pr. annum : the rent of the School Room in Barker Gate is £10 pr. annum. — 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 417 On the Boy's School there are two teachers each of whom receives 12s/- pr. week and that of the governess is 8s/- per Week — • The Committee would gladly give an increase of Salary to the male teachers (for they are most deserving) would the Funds allow it, but at present we fear this cannot be ; as we are nearly ten pounds deficient. — These are most interesting Schools and we trust under the blessing of God that they will be highly beneficial to numbers of the rising generation. — We do therefore most earnestly request that you will continue that support which you were kind enough to afford at the commencement of these im- portant and benevolent Institutions. — Signed on behalf of the Committee — We are, Gentlemen, Your most obedient and humble Servants Hugh Hunter — Samuel Weston Moore — Secretaries — Mr. Wakefield moves that this Corporation subscribe the sum of three guineas per annum towards the support of the said School and that the Subscription be paid from the time of the last Donation made to that Charity by this Corporation namely one thousand eight hundred and thirtv and the motion is seconded by Mr. Hopper whereupon Mr. Hurst by way of amendment moves that a Donation of ten guineas be granted to the said School and the amendment being seconded by Mr. x\lderman Soars the original motion is withdrawn and the amendment is unanimously carried whereupon It is Ordered that the Chamberlains pav the said sum of ten guineas. 3592 fo. 135-136. Free School Mastership'^ The following Letter of Resignation from Doctor Wood is now read : — To the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Town of Nottingham and to the Schoolwardens of the Free Grammar School within the said Town founded by the late Dame Agnes Mellers Widow. Gentlemen I do hereby vacate, leave, resign, relinquish and give up to you the Office of the Head Master of the said Freeschool together with the Salary and all and every the Lands Tenements Houses Possessions Perquisites Claims and Demands thereunto incident and belonging — Dated this tenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty three — Witness Robt. Wood. — S. Moore. Resolved Unanimously That Doctor Wood's resignation of the Office of Master of the Freeschool of this Town be and the same is hereby accepted. — The following Report of the Gentlemen deputed to receive and examine 1 At a meeting of the Council with the Schoolwardens on the same day as the pre- ceding business. 4l8 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1^33 the Applications and Testimonials of Candidates for the Mastership of the School is now read : — The Committee appointed by the Common Hall of the twenty ninth of July last to advertize the Vacancy in the Mastership of the Freeschool of this Town, and to receive the applications of such persons as might offer themselves to the Corporation, Report : — That they caused Advertisements to be inserted in the three Nottingham Papers three times, in the Oxford and Cambridge Papers once, and in the Courier, Globe, Times and Morning Chronicle London Papers once. — That they received thirty applications ; and gave to the several applicants the information on different points of enquiry which were respectively desired. — [Here foUowjs a list of the candidates, -with particulars about each.} Of the above Testimonials, the Committee consider as the best those of Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Butler, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Holt, Mr. Reay, Mr. Tate and Mr. Wilson and of these seven, the Testimonials in favor of Mi . Wilson rank the highest, i— . . . Whereupon it is moved by Mr. Wakefield that Mr. William Butler of Queen's College, Oxford, Bachelor of Arts be appointed Master of the said Freeschool and his motion being seconded by Mr. Alderman Soars, Mr. Hopper moves that the Reverend William Howard of Arnold in the County of Nottingham Clerk be appointed the Master and his motion being seconded by Mr. Roe it is put to the Vote whether Mr. Butler or Mr. Howard shall be appointed and decided in favor of Mr. Butler . . . and thereupon The Mayor Aldermen and Common Council and Schoolwardens or Guardians aforesaid now present ... Do hire elect and appoint the said William Butler to be the Master of the said Freeschool subject to his entering into the like Bond as was required from his predecessor and the said William Butler immediately afterwards appeared before this Meeting, accepted the said Office of Master of the said Freeschool and entered into the following Bond.^ 3592 fo. 137-142- CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1832-3 1832. November 9 The Worshipfull Mayor and Corporation ... To Joseph Truswell Dr New Strong Linen Chest with Double Boltd Brass Lock Black Handles and Painting Do. . . . . . . £1 ij 6 1854, I. 153. li- 1 He withdrew. 2 Not printed here. 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 419 1833. September 26 . . . The Corporation To John Wilkins To Engraving Mayoress Note Plate 250 Do. Printg. Cold. 1 Paper & Gilding 250 Mayors Notes Printg. Paper & Gilding I II 6 14 6 14 6 £3 0 6 185^1, I, 158, ii. 1832. November 28 — December 13 The Sheriffs of Nottingham To E. Staveley To Attending upon the Sheriffs receiving instructions to make Plans of Polling Booths for the ensuing General Election making Plan agreeably to the said instructions and attending upon the Mayor, Aldermen and Sheriffs with the same, receiving fresh directions from the Assesor and the Sheriffs for another Plan making the plan according to the said directions with particulars that the same might be contracted for agreeably to the Act of Parliament and attending upon Workmen with the said Contracts setting out the said Booths in the Market Place and superintending the Erection of the same and also of the Nomination Stage in the Exchange rooms Night & day till the same were completed and adjusting the payment £ s d of the same with the Contractors . . . . . . . . 16 16 o 1854, I, 173, ii. The Chamber Estate To H. Enfield Town Clerk. 1832 [Extracts] £ s d November 2 Attending again this day the Barristers Court when the Court directed the particular places of abode of the voters to be in- serted and the Register to be framed accordingly in order that the Act might be met in the fullest way possible altho' in strictness the Register as already prepared and which had been so prepared in concurrence with the opinion of Counsel consulted by me, might be by some considered a compliance with the Act 22- 15 Copy for the revising Barristers of the Alpha- betical list of Freemen for which I charge only as for the original one tho' now greatly lengthened and would justify an increased charge . . . . . . . . 5 ~ ~ 1854, I, i8g, i. 1 Coloured. 420 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 SCHOOLWARDENS' ACCOUNTS: 1832-3 The School Estate To H Enfield, Town Clerk 1 83 1 [Extract] / s d November 22 Letter to Dr Wood that the Schoolwardens will attend at the Freeschool to morrow with the Official Catalogue of Books, preparatory to their removal to the New Library . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2138, I : 28, ii. COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1832-3 The County Rate To H. Enfield Clerk of the Peace 1832 [Extract] £ s d September 10 Drawings by Justices Order a new Rule that each Debtor for the present shall be visited by onl\- one person save profes- sional Advisers, Fair Copy and attending the INIayor and Gaoler therewith . . 6 8 6154 : 8. The County Rate To H. Enfield Town Clerk 1832 [Extracts] / s d July 6 Attending early this morning till 3 in the afternoon Meetings of the Magistrates, Medical Board, and Parish Officers in consequence of two Cases of Cholera in Narrow Marsh, making minutes of pro- ceedings &c.. .. .. .. .. 13 4 \^'riting to Lord Melbourne \'ery long letter detailing all the circumstances and re- questing powers from the Privy Council to act summarily under 2d. William 4th Cap : 10 1 and fair Copy for the signa- ture of the Mayor . . . . . . 6 8 Writing to Frederick Robinson Esqre. Super- intendant of District No. i begging him to direct the special Constables in that district to return their Staffs to the Police Office . . . . . . . . 5 - 12 Writing long report of result of public meeting to the Central Board of Health requesting appointment of the Nottingham Board of Health accordingly, and Copy . . 76 ^ The Cholera prevention Act. i833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 421 July 17 Complaint Summons and duplicate (under the Cholera Act) against \\'illiam Taylor for a nuisance The Treasurer . . . To J. Hetherington 1 83 1 [Extracts] October 24 4 Horse Pistols with Bayonets Cleaning November 4 6 Blunderbusses with Bayonets Cleand & Polishd Bright . . " . . 6 Double Barreld Pistols Cld 5 2 Canisters of Gunpowder New Shot Pouch 6 lbs Mould Shot 7 Large Size Powder Flask The County Rate To H. Enfield Clerk of the Peace 1832 [Extract] October 17 Filing declaration of John Hicklin a Printer 1832 November Omitted October i 1833 January 19 The County Rate To H. Enfield Town Clerk [Extracts] 10 Drawing Memorial to the Duke of Richmond Postmaster General as to accelerating morning Mail in Nottingham Drawing Hand Bill ordering all Shows to close at 10 and regulating time for closing Public houses &c . . [Extracts from a similar account] A requisition having been presented to the Mavor from the Inhabitants of Mary Gate and the neighborhood complaining of night disturbances from the Amateur performances at the Theatre and praying relief Attending on different persons to learn who was or were the Managers or Actors and from Billings obtained in- formation Writing in consequence to Harmstone Junr. Joiner the Manager desiring his attendance at the Police Office next Monday at 10 — Copy and Messenger . . 6154 [2. £ s d 6 0 15 0 6 0 6 0 2 6 2 0 5 0 6154 26. £ s d 2 — 6155 : 10. / s d 6 8 6155 : 12. 000 422 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l833 January 21 Attending at the Police Office when Harm- stone appeared and was informed by the Deputy Mayor of the Complaints and of the illegality of his proceedings and of the intention to prosecute &c . . . . 000 February 7 Attending at the Gaol from nine in the morning till after 3 in the afternoon taking in writing the Statements of Thos. Woollens, Wm. Alcock, Geo : Creasy Francis Marriott, John Howitt David Trueman, Wm. Leake, Wm. Hall & Joseph Kirke nine Debtors in the Gaol at the death of Robt. Metcalfe relative to the alledged neglect and ill treatment of him during his illness by the Gaoler and the Officers of the Prison . . . . 10 - March 4 Placards calling a public meeting on the Irish Disturbances Bill for two o'clock to day having appeared, notwithstanding the Mayor's refusal to call a public meeting. Attending meeting of the Magistrates . . 000 6156 ; 21. Nottingham 1833. May 8 Dear Sir, Reuben Bosworth the bearer of this, winds up. Regulates the Town Hall Clock in the room of Wm Hall ^, and we have been arranging the Terms upon which he is to do it, that is, to wind up Regulate, & find new ropes when wanted, repair all broken wheels or Tackle, to have no extra Charge at any time except a very material part of the Clock should require to, be renewed, and to be allowed the sum of Eight Guineas per Annum for the same, half a year of which is now due up to Lady day he having succeeded Hall at Michaelmas Last. — Four Guineas paid to me "1 I am Dr Sir this 8 May 18332 J Your very ob Servt. Reuben Bosworth Wm Dudley Jr. 6156 : 41. The County Rate To H. Enfield Town Clerk 1833 £ s d April 29 The Mayor having received from Parliament Tabular lists and sets of Queries to be sent to every Factory and returned to 1 He had gone bankrupt and was in gaol (see entry for Feb. 7 in preceding account). 2 Added in Enfield's writing, followed by Bosworth's signature. 1^33] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 423 the "Factory Commission" Attending the Mayor thereon and receiving his instructions . . . . . . . . 3 4 Letter with these papers to Messrs. Mills and Elliott 1 34 Letter with the same to Mr. Thackeray 2 . . 3 4 Also to Mr. James Fellows ^ . . . . . . 3 4 Also to Mr. Moore * 34 May 3 Letter from the Chairman of Retford Sessions desiring for Sir Henry Bouverie^ and himself answers to questions concerning Solitary Cells and Solitary imprisonment 6 A Letter from the Secretary of State to the Keepers of the 2 Prisons having been received requiring several returns and particularly concerning the number of Solitary Cells and the increase thereof &c attending making enquiries in order to reply . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 June 3 Parcel from Leeds from Doctor London with printed queries which he desired to be sent immediately to each of the Medical men in Nottingham . . . . . . 16 Directing same to all the faculty . . . . 6 8 Paid Messenger delivering same . . . . 6 8 4 Letter to Doctor London thereon . . . . • 5 - 6157 : 15- MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1832-3 1833. [Summer] Market lolls and stallage^ Extracts from brief for plaintiffs in the action of the Mayor and burgesses v. Bingham . . . The Wednesday and Friday markets were small markets for pro- visions growing up from the necessities and wants of an increasing population and were held at a place called the Week day Cross, being the meeting of three Streets on a different part of the Town from the Market place, and have no connection with the Saturday market. About the year 1803 these Markets owing to the increase of the Wednesday market were removed to the Market place In 1826 the Corporation levelled and repaved the market place and having expended in so doing nearly £2000 they took the manage- 1 Lace thread manufacturers. Long Row and Commercial Street. 2 Ditto, St. James's Street. 3 Silk throwster, Currant Street. 4 Probably Benjamin Moore, lace thread manufacturer, Hockley Mill. ^ Major-General Sir Henry Frederick Bouverie, K.C.B. ; afterwards Governor of :\Ialta. 6 See note 2, p. 370. 424 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 ment of the market into their own hands — prior to that period the tolls payable in it had for a long series of years formed witli the other tolls due to the Cor- poration part of the yearly revenue of, and been collected by the two Sheriffs of the Town who annually gave their Bond ... for amongst other things collecting the tolls and paying the fee farm of £60 to the Crown — The market tolls which ivere paid consisted of a Toll of one penny called the small toll payable every Saturday by persons exposing goods for sale on that day in the market except on the Saturday in Goose Fair and except fruit butter and nuts, and of a toll of 2d. called the great toll being a double toll payable by persons exposing goods for sale in the market at the goose fair — this great toll was collected on the first fair da}' and also on the following Saturday from persons who did not pay on the first fair day — from both these tolls Burgesses of Nottingham, Leicester, Hull and other places were always exempt by virtue of their Charters — Besides these tolls there are tolls payable on horses cattle and pigs sold and also certain passage tolls not however connected with the market tolls or with the present question — There were also formerly' tolls in kind on Oatmeal Corn and Fruit which have ceased or been abandoned The sums paid by persons prior to 1826 to the Mayors Serjeants for taking their places in the market were paid annually & were of small amount — • generally is/ a year — when a person first took the ground he paid is/ or more down, — and after that claimed and was always allowed to retain the same station — Whenever a person took a new ground he paid again on taking it : — the annual payments were taken at Goose Fair — but if persons did not attend the fair they paid whenever the^^ came into the market — It will be seen that these payments agree with the description given in Palm 77 as quoted in Comyn Title Market F 2 "Stallage is a duty for the liberty of having stalls in a fair or market or for removing them from one place to another" It must however be stated that these payments to the Serjeants have never been enforced by action and that perhaps many persons in the market considered them as perquisites to the Officer for his trouble in keeping their places rather than as payments to which they were legally subject — ■ They were however the only payments made in relation to the ground and for securing particular standings in the market In 1827 the corporation established regular rates of Stallage and ceased to collect the penny toll per se — And it is apprehended from all the cases to be clear that Stallage being due of common right as much as rent to a Land- lord the corporation would be entitled even now to claim stallage if any doubt should be felt whether the payments made to the Mayors Serjeants can be considered as stallage — The Deft in this case does not however deny such a right nor makes this a point in his case but mistaking the penny toll for a compensation for the stall or easement, instead of being, as it is, a toll on goods exposed for sale (whether with or without easement) lie sets up what in fact was toll as having been customary stallage. Observations on the conduct of the Market People, and of the Deft The rates which the Corporation fixed in 1827 were after the rate of id. 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 425 a foot for the first 8 feet of Stall and id| for each foot beyond that length — Before these rates were fixed the market people were called tog[ethe]r and each took their proper standings and had tickets given to them. The Deft Bingham stood from the first & for about 3 years paid regularly as stated in the evidence — He did indeed shortly after these rates were fixed join with other persons in a Petition to the Corporation to lower the rates ; to which Petition the corporation could not & did not then accede on account of their then very heavy recent expenditure : with the exception of this applicatn. no complaint whatever arose amongst the stall keepers — On the contrary the systematic arrangements made by the Corporation for the better holding of the market seemed to be universally approved — and no interruption of them or of the stallage payments occurred for above 2 years. In 1829 a trifling opposition was begun by a Pieman of the name of Gainsley — In the beginning of 1830 the resistance was joined by the present Deft he & 3 or 4 others only out of the whole body of stall keepers making opposition — It is right to mention in order to be prepared for any observations, on the delay in this case for it has now been 3 years in agitation that in the first instance the Corporation seized a stall &c. as damage feazant ; which being advised they could not at law justify they settled under a Judges order by returning the stall seized and paying the value of the pies which were on it — An action against Gainsley was commenced at the same time as that against Bingham this action abides the decision of the one against Bingham — in both cases the Defts are poor & there being only 3 or 4 persons out of a market of 300 or 400 Stall Keepers who refused pa^^ment it has not been worth the Plaintiffs while to urge on this case for triaf — Latterly Pl[ain]t[iff]s have been doing all in their power to bring the case to issue. — Observations as to general right of Stallage The payment of Stallage is now usual in all Markets — formerly when land was of little worth and the persons frequenting the Markets few in number, the Owners of the Markets, who, almost without exception, are (as Lords of the Manor and Owners of the void and ivaste lands) owners of the soil on which the Markets were held, were satisfied with the ]\Iarket Tolls. Hence altho' cases as to toll are to be met with in the oldest Reports, and are numerous and various in their nature it is not until within the last 150 years that any question as to pa\Tnents for stalls or other easements has been raised ; but the few cases during this time have been clear and express. Stallage and Piccage^ are however mentioned in Coke — and in Heddey v. Wellhouse Moore 474 Anno 1598 the Court held "that Stallage and Piccage are incident to the soil and therefore if a King grant a Fair or Market with ToU certain to one and his heirs, to be held within land which is Borough - English, and the Grantee die, the Heir at Common Law shall have the Fair or Market and the Toll, but the younger son shall have Piccage and Stallage with the soil by the Custom." It appears from this case clear, that Stallage is due only to the Owner of the land on which for the time being the Market may be held ; and that it is not in any degree incident to the Grant of the Market. 1 IMoney paid for breaking the ground to set up booths and standings in fairs. 426 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 The Case of the Mayor &c of Northampton v. Ward in the year 1746 is the first case which decided the right to Stallage — In this as reported in 2 Strange 1238 . . . the Court resolved ist. — That tho' every person has of common right a liberty of coming into a public Market for the purpose of buying and selling, yet he has not of common right a liberty of placing a Stall there ; but he must acquire that by a compensation which is called Stallage ; it is not properly a toll, which can only be due by Grant or pre- scription ; Whereas Stallage is demanded in the Case of a new erected Market and the soil is no further dedicated to the publick than the common of entry goes "... Observations as to prejudice against the Plaintiffs Claim ... A Petition has within the last few months been prepared in Notting- ham to the House of Commons & published in the local papers praying for reform in the Corporation & complaing. (amongst other things) that they exact excessive and oppressive tolls injurious to the trade of Nottingham — The Corporation however insist that requiring a reasonable compensation for the placing of stalls or other conveniences for business in the market place is, instead of an injury to the trade of Nottingham, a just & right protection to a great proportion of its inhabitants, for that it affords a protection to the Shopkeepers who are paying rates to the town — while also in itself it furnishes a considerable aid to the rates by being a subject of rate itself — To the regular frequenters of the Market it is a benefit by enabling the Corporation to pay persons for keeping order in the Market — so far as concerns the political influence of the Corporation their interest is to keep down the Stallage charges, as, the lower the rates the more that influence must be felt — So far as regards the Corporate revenue, the Market Place has never yet pro- duced any profit to the Corporation — the expences having exceeded the income — They have also appropriated considerable portions of the revenue of the Market place to public purposes, having lately advanced out of this fund above £1000 to the widening and enlarging the West entrance into Nottingham at Chapel Bar and are now intending as soon as the funds shall be sufficient to form a new Cattle Market. ... It is also important that the Jury should understand that the verdict for the plaintiffs will not enable them to oppress the Market people- — that the Law wiU not authorise the owner of a Market and owner of the Soil to take more than reasonable Stallage — and moreover that in the present case it is the intention of the Plaintiffs to lower the rate which they have hitherto taken as soon as circumstances will permit — indeed it was in their contempla- tion to have done so before this time, had not the present litigation rendered such a measure unadviseable . . . [Other observations'] . . . The Saturday Market may be held any where in the Town ... When the Corporation had the Markets and not the waste Lands, they might have ground of their own on which they held the Markets — or they might now at any time, if equally for the convenience of the Town remove the market from the market place either wholly or in part . . . 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 427 [Documentary evidence was adduced to prove that no right to set stalls could he claimed on Timber Hill, as that part of the Market Place south of the former wall was ttsed for the sale of timber and for the sheep market, stalls being con- fined to the part north of the ivall.] Parol Proofs . . . Mr. Samuel Kilbourn [Common Serjeant] . . . says. I am now 60 years old. I have lived in Nottingham all my Life. About the year 1785 being then about 12 years old, I began to assist my Mother Mary Kilbourn in standing the Market with Cheese Bacon & Butter and some Groceries, she had a stall of her own about 10 or 11 feet long — she stood near the Pump opposite the Exchange . . . When I first stood the Market ... I do not think there were more than 40 Stalls by Stalls I mean tressles with boards on them — some had awnings & some were without — the Market Place was not nearly filled — there probably wod. not be more than a sixth of the number of persons who now attend the Market — there were no Butchers Stalls then on Smithv Row . . . Potters. Thomas Leman [of Bush's Yard, Rick Street, Glasshouse Street, potter, aged 68] says : ... I have stood Nottingham market about 50 years ... I first stood about a hundred yards from the Exchange corner near the Butter market afterwards I changed to opposite the Long Row — all the Potters changed then . . . Basket people Braziers &c. John Fidler [tinman and brazier] says : . . . About 3 or 4 years after I had begun to stand for myself I asked Mr. Hutton what this penny was applied to or who got it or how it first originated — he said he understood this penny was collected for King John when he was poor but he had given it up to the Corporation. . . . Robert Newbury [frameworkknitter, aged about 70] says : I have known Nottingham Market about 40 years ... At 12 o 'Clock the Market Bell used to ring and then the Hucksters were allowed to come in and buy but not earlier ... Remarks on the additional Proofs, . . . The Evidence of all the old Witnesses will prove that formerly no Hucksters were allowed to come into the Market to buy or sell before 12 oClock — whether this practice were legal or not seems immaterial, the fact negatives the Title of Hucksters to set Stalls as a matter of right — and it is important to be kept in view — the Hucksters forming now a large Class of Market People — and the Defendant being one of them. 1 4049, I, 14, fo. 40-94. 1 For result see pp. 438 and 454. 428 KECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1833-4 1833. Tuesday, 22 October Municipal Corporation Commissioners The Town Clerk now lays before the Hall the following Letter received from the Municipal Corporation Commissioners. i8th Oct. 1833— Sir/ His Majesty having been pleased to issue a Commission to inquire as to the existing state of the several Municipal Corporations in England and Wales, Mr. Cockburn and myself being two of the Commissioners, have to inform you, that we propose to be at Nottingham on Thursday the 24th. instant and we request you to be prepared with whatever Information you can supply on the following points : — 1. The Local Limits of the Corporation. — 2. The Charters by which it is constituted. — 3. The Title of the Corporation, a Copy of the governing Charter, and the date of all other Charters. — 4. The several Officers of the Corporation, how and by whom elected or removed ; the time for which they hold their respective Offices ; their respective Functions and Privileges, and their Salaries and incidental Emoluments. — 5. The mode by which Persons become free ; their Duties, Privileges and Emoluments ; the Number of Resident and non-resident Freemen.- — 6. By whom and from whom the ruling Body of the Corporation is elected. — 7. Fees paid on admission to the Freedom or any Office in the Corporation, and to whom paid. — 8. Courts, Criminal and Civil ; the Officers or Magistrates presiding or otherwise acting in them ; the extent of their Jurisdiction, whether exclusive or otherwise ; the nature of their Process ; what Fees are paid in them, and to whom ; and Tables of Costs. — 9. The Juries, Grand and Petty, Criminal and Civil, by whom and from whom selected. — 10. The management of the local Police and general regulation of the Town. — 11. The superintendence of the Gaols, by whom exercised and under \\hat control. — 12. Fines imposed by the Corporation on their own Members or others. — 13. The nature of the Property ; the amount of Receipts of the Corporation, from whom derived, b\' whom received, to what purposes and by whom applied ; how and to whom accounted for. — - 14. The Patronage, ecclesiastical and other, exercised by the Corporation, through whom dispensed. — 15. A Schedule of the Dates and Titles of the Local Acts of Parliament relating to the Municipal Government or Local Taxation. — 1833] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 429 16. The general State and Prospects of the Town. — The Commissioners will be obliged to you to make the contents of this communication Public. — I am, Sir, H. Enfield Esqre. ~j Your obedient Servant Town Clerk r R. Whitcombe — Nottingham. J Whereupon it is unanimously Ordered on the motion of Mr. Wakefield seconded by Mr. Alderman Heard that every facility be given to the enquiry of the Commissioners and every Document, Paper and Account produced by the Town Clerk which the Commissioners may require. 3593 fo. 13-14. Free School Usher to resign Mr. Wakefield adverts to the state of the Freeschool and to the recent appointment of a Gentleman to the Mastership well qualified by his Attain- ments to give Celebrity to the School — but to the completion of this desirable object the Master should be well and sufficiently supported by the under Master — With reference to Mr. Lund, 1 he states that great dissatisfaction prevails amongst the parents, and that the Scholars under Mr. Lund had not been duly taught. Mr Lund having however held his Office fourteen years, it may be said either that the Corporation have not considered him so deficient as to require his removal, or that the Corporation have been hesitating about executing their power of amotion — to enforce his removal now under his Bond might meet opposition and be attended with both delay and expence to the Corporation. Mr. Wakefield therefore adds that he has seen and conversed with Mr. Lund, who after saying that he thought he should receive some additional remuneration for his additional hours of duty under the new rules and also a compensation for his extra Services since Doctor Wood resigned, had agreed to resign on receiving one hundred pounds. Mr. Wakefield therefore moves that one hundred pounds be granted from the School Estate to Mr. Lund for his additional Services and in lieu of any prospective notice to resign and for the purpose of obtaining his immediate resignation, seconded by Mr. Barnsdall and thereupon it is unani- mously Ordered that One hundred pounds be paid to Mr. Lund by the Schoolwardens in addition to his current quarter's Salary and Gratuity ; and that his immediate Resignation be procured. 3593 fo. 15. Trent Bridge improvements Ordered . . . that for the better Improvement of the Trent Bridge the Bridgemasters be and they are hereby authorized at the charge of the Bridge Estate to lay Gas Pipes and Lamps for lighting the Bridge from the Pipes now laying down by the Trustees of the Flood Road from the Town to the North End of the Bridge and also defray the expence of the Gas Light required for the Bridge. 1 Mr. Lund had been an applicant for the Mastership. 430 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1833 Mr. Wakefield states that for the iniprovement and protection of the Trent Bridge the late Bridgemasters have built a Wall from the Bridge along the Bank of the River towards the Capstern and have also raised the Soil at the South end of the Bridge so as to render it no longer a subject of com- plaint whereupon It is Ordered that the expences incurred by the above Improvements be paid by the Bridgemasters out of the Bridge Estate. 3593 fo. 16. School House repairs Ordered that the Schoolwardens be authorized at the charge of the School Estate to do such repairs internal and external at the House occupied by the Master of the Freeschool as they shall judge to be requisite. 3593 fo. 16. 1833. Thursda}-, 12 December Chapel Bar improvement Ordered that the Standing Order of the sixth day of March one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight requiring Notice to be given at the Hall previous to a motion for the vote of any money exceeding ten pounds for a public purpose be and, the same is hereby suspended for the purpose only of passing the following Order, which is immediately required, that is to say :— That in addition to the sums of one hundred pounds, four hundred pounds, and five hundred pounds already subscribed by this Corporation for the great public Improvement effected in Chapel Bar by the widening thereof a further sum not to exceed Two hundred pounds be paid by the Chamberlains out of the Market Place Fund to the Order of the Chapel Bar Improvement Committee for the purpose of now discharging the total balance of Expendi- ture on that account. 3593 fo. 30-31. Newark tolls The Sheriffs by their Undersheriff Report to this Hall that there is a failure in payment of the Rent for the Tolls belonging to this Corporation at the Newark Trent Bridge arising from an opposition to the Tolls Where- upon It is Ordered that such Proceedings be adopted for enforcing payment of the same or otherwise as the Market Sub-Committee, namely, Mr. Wake- field Mr. Hurst and the Town Clerk shall direct. 3593 fo- 55- Resignation of Free School Usher The following Resignation from Mr. Lund is now read. ^ To the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the Town of Nottingham, and the Guardians of the Freeschool of the said Town. — 1 At a meeting of the Council with the Schoolwardens, following the foregoing general meeting. 1834] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 43I Gentlemen, I resign my Office of Usher of the Freeschool of the Town of Nottingham, and request you to accept this my Resignation. — I am, Gentlemen, Nottingham Your obedient Servant November 12th 1833. Saml. M. Lund. And thereupon It is unanimously Resolved . . . that the Resignation by Mr. Lund of the said Office of Usher of the Nottingham Freeschool be and the same is hereby accepted. — The Annual Committee to whom the Deputation appointed relative to the choice of an Usher in the event of a Vacancy by Mr. Lund's Resignation were to report, now deliver to this Hall the following Report and recom- mendation.— The Annual Committee Report — That the Deputation appointed by the last Common Hall to report to this Committee as to the choice of an Usher of the Freeschool have made their Report in favor of Mr. John Manners of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, Bachelor of Arts and his Testimonials having been produced and examined this Committee are of Opinion that Mr. Manners is well qualified to fill the Office of Usher and efficiently to aid the master in render- ing the School of great public benefit. They therefore, recommend the Hall to appoint Mr. Manners. 1 3593 fo. 35-36. 1834. Thursday, 24 April Nominations to Gellestrope's Almshouses The Mayor now reports that in pursuance of the authority vested in him by the Foundress of this Charity, he has appointed Thomas Barwick aged — late Town-Crier, to dwell in one of the new Almshouses recently erected in Back Lane out of the Funds produced by the Sale of the Old and decayed Bede Houses in Barker Gate. This Hall do now in exercise of the liberty specially given to them by the Mayor, and in pursuance of the recom- mendation of the Annual Committee nominate Benjamin Fisher Johnson, Joseph Harper and John ^ Pearson as fit persons to dwell in three of Gelles- tropes Almshouses in Back Lane.^ 3593 fo. 44-45. Long Hedge Lane boundary stones Ordered that Boundary Stones be fixed in Long Hedge Lane to denote the line of separation between this Town and the parish of Sneinton under the direction of the Mayor and Chamberlains. 3593 fo. 46. 1 He was appointed. 2 James is written in pencil above John. 3 They were appointed "subject to their not using therein any Stocking or Lace Frame or any other heavy Machinery hkely to be injurious to the Building or annoying to the Dwellers in the same". 432 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1^34 Charity schools Ordered . . . that a piece of Land, part of the Chamber Estate, containing about three hundred and sixty square yards situate in Canal Street near to the Leen Mill be sold to the Trustees of certain Charity Schools intended to be erected thereon for the sum of two hundred pounds subject nevertheless to the rights therein (if any) of the Old Waterwork Company under their Leases from this Corporation and subject also to the free current of the River Leen and to such provisions as may be considered by this Corporation to be requisite in order to secure such free current at all times and for ever — The precise quantity of such Land to be ascertained and the terms and provisions of the Deed settled by Mr. Alderman Morley, Mr. Alderman Heard, Mr. Wakefield, Mr. Staveley and the Chamberlains . . . ^ 3593 fo. 47-48. Encroachment in Stoney Street Mr Alderman Morley states that openings have been made into the Stonev Street Hospitals from adjoining Premises which are encroachments where- upon It is Ordered that Mr. Alderman Morley Mr. Staveley Mr. Leaver and the Chamberlains be deputed to view the same and take such steps they shall consider proper reporting their proceedings to a subsequent Hall. 3593 fo. 57. Polish exiles A Letter is now read addressed to this Corporation by the Secretary of the Polish Exiles Friend Society requesting a Subscription towards the relief of the Polish Exiles in this Country and it is thereupon Ordered that this Hall decline to subscribe thereto from the Funds of this Corporation. 3593 fo. 60. 1834. Thursday, 26 June Mickletorn Jury rights of way Mr. James Roger Allen now withdraws the notice of motion given by him at the last Hall relative to certain rights of way exercised by the Mickletorn Jury and in lieu thereof he moves that the next Mickletorn Jury be instructed to report to this Corporation their Opinion as to the expediency of abandon- ing the same, that is to say, one thereof being from Week day Cross thro' the yard of Mr. Gresham and under a School Room formerly a Chapel into Halifax Lane — another thereof being from Lister Gate through a House there occupied by Widow Micklewaite and through the yard and passage — at the back thereof into Lister Gate again — another thereof being from Star Court thro' a private yard called Hare Yard into Mount Street — and another from Saint Ann's Well Yard and Croft up to the Coppice Fence, thro' a small Pingle, entire land, at the top which is occupied as Gardens and is South-West of the Croft, along the Clayfield Closes Lammas Land to the top of the North East Corner of the Hunger Hills abutting up to the Stone Pit Close thro' an opening in the Fence in the Hunger Hill Close down beside 1 The Charity schools were to be conducted "upon the principles of the British and Foreign School Society". 1834] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 433 the Coppice Fence into the Hunger Hill Lane near to the Near-Coppice Gate and thence down the Hunger Hill Lane to and by Broad Oak Pool on the West Side thereof and down Spring Lane and the said motion being seconded by Mr. Dale It is Ordered accordingly. 3593 fo. 78. Shambles watchman [The Annual Committee report] That the Shambles Watchman, Joseph Smith, having applied for an increased allowance for washing the Shambles twice a week, the allowance heretofore paid him being twelve shillings a week for watching and six shillings a week for washing the Shambles once a week and the Committee recommend that he be paid twenty shillings a week to include all duty in watching and cleaning the Shambles. ^ 3593 fo. 79. Free School rules [The Annual Committee report] That the following proposed Rules addressed by the Head Master of the Freeschool to the Corporation for the improvement of the School having been read and submitted to the con- sideration of the Committee they have agreed to refer the same to the Com- mon Hall with a recommendation that a Committee be deputed to confer with the Master and report their Opinion on the same : — I . That every Scholar be required to pay a quarterage of ten shillings and sixpence each into the Funds of the Charity in consideration of the additional instruction now afforded in English, Writing, Accounts, Mathematics, Geography &c over and above the instruction provided either by the Foundress or Benefactors. — n. That no boy be elected Scholar of this School under the age of nine or above the age of thirteen years and that candidates of ten years of age be always preferred to those under that age if they be in other respects as eligible and that no Scholar be allowed to remain beyond the nineteenth year of his age. — in. That no Boy be actually admitted into the School who cannot read English, write a legible hand, and add, subtract, multiply and divide simple Integers according to the first four rules in Arithmetic. IV. That with a view to this third provision all the candidates on the Mayor's List of applications, attend at the Schoolroom for examina- tion at nine o 'Clock in the morning of the first Wednesday of June for the Summer election and the first Wednesday of December for the Winter Election of Free Grammar Scholars : for which purpose the three Masters shall attend at the same hour and the regular Business of the School during the said examination Days be suspended : and that immediately after this examination the Head Master return the List of Candidates to the Mayor, with a statement of the fitness or unfitness, and the degree thereof of every Candidate, specifying each particular of reading writing and Arithmetic — V. That the elections of Scholars take place during the Vacation at 1 Granted. 434 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1834 Midsummer and Christmas, and that no more Scholars be elected at any one time than shall be sufficient to fill up the Vacancies in the School which shall be reported to the Mayor by the Head Master on the first or at farthest the second day of the first week of each Vaca- tion. VI . That there shall be an examination of the Scholars in the weeks immediately preceding each half-yearly Vacation : that this examina- tion be conducted in the presence of the members of the Common Hall (or a Deputation appointed by the Hall) and, if practicable, by such of the Clergy of the Town as the Hall with the consent of the Head Master, may request to assist them in this part of their visitatorial duty. Vn. That prizes at the discretion of the Hall be given to such Scholars as the Head Master may think worthy of being recommended on these occasions for their diligence and success in their respective studies. 1 3593 fo. 79-80. Castle Road repairs The following letter is now produced and read : — Nottingham June 14th. 1834. — Sir, As the Surveyor of St. Nicholas's Highways, I take the libeity of writing to you on the subject of some repairs which are about to be made on the Road leading from the South end of the Riding School to the Leen Bridge and I shall take it as a favor if you will be kind enough to lay before the Corporation the following particulars. — That the road for want of repairs has become almost impassable and has long been considered a great Nuisance by the Occupiers of the adjoining property and all persons passing that way, and lately Mr. Shelton has built premises on part of the waste land adjoining to the road, thereby adding greatly to the nuisance by the quantity of dye water running from his Premises into the centre of the road. — As this is partly in Saint Nicholas's Parish and partly in Brewhouse Yard or the liberties of the Castle a Subscription has been lately set on foot for soughing and paving it, so as to make a good road, the cost attending which will be about £220 towards which Mr. Youle has promised to contribute £50, and Brewhouse Yard, the Waterworks and Mr. Norton as owner, together with voluntary Subscriptions from the Neighbours will amount to another £50 and the Parish of Saint Nicholas will find £100 in materials &c as their proportionate share. — As we are likely to fall short I have taken the liberty to solicit a little aid from the Corporation as the part owners of the property connected with this road and also to suggest to them the necessity of some improvements to render the work complete — when the foot way is made on the side leading from Mr. Shelton 's Dye House to the corner of Mortimer Street it will 1 A Committee was appointed to consider the above recommendations which Alder- man Deverill opposed "altogether as unnecessary" (3593 fo. 82-83). 1834] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTIN'GHAM 435 require that a Wall or Fence should be put up from Mr. Shelton's Property to the Corner, as it now stands there is but a small Fence and that in a very dilapidated state, and complaints are daily made to me respecting the Waste Water from the Houses belonging to Mrs. Joynes and which used to pass through Mr. Shelton's yard and is now turned so as to run into Mortimer Street and finds its way into the houses opposite, and the Waste Ground at the corner of Mortimer Street has long been complained of & I also wish to know if the place used as a depository for materials belonging to the Parish under the Wall of the Old Workhouse belongs to the Parish or to the Cor- poration as it will be necessary to put up a Fence of some description, and lastly as the Brewhouse yard people have at their own expense erected a Gas Light opposite to their yard and which is of very great use to light that part of the road I think it necessary that another should be placed between it and the one opposite the top of Castle Gate. — ^ I remain, H Enfield Esqre. ^ Yours very obediently Low Pavement J William Jackson. 3593 fo. 85-87. 1834. Wednesday, 30 July Castle Road improvements The Town Clerk now produces and reads the following Report . . . — Your Committee Report That in pursuance of their appointment they have examined the Estate and have directed the Water to be conveyed off the same into the Culvert recently made in the centre of the Road and a Wall to be built from the premises occupied by Messrs. Shelton and Son to the South point of the Rock, which they considered to be necessary in con- sequence of the Road in front having been much lowered. — Your Committee were prevented the necessity of considering whether it was expedient to inclose the piece of land lying Waste at the corner of Mortimer Street in consequence of receiving an application from the Surveyor of Highways for the Parish of Saint Nicholas to rent and inclose the same for the deposition of their materials of paving Stones &c which application your Committee have directed him to make to the Corporation. — That this land, lying Waste, creates a great Nuisance which will be removed and the estate improved by the inclosure. Your Committee therefore recommend that the application be acceded to, on condition that the land be enclosed by a Wall and that the Corporation be empowered to resume possession at a short notice whenever they desire so to do. — That your Committee have examined the land and perceive that it pro- jects into the Road with an Angle which if built upon will create a most inconvenient turn into Mortimer Street and this is of the more importance as the Street is only twenty four feet wide and there are frequently Drays passing into it with pieces of Timber seventy feet long, they therefore strongly recommend that in the event of the Corporation permitting the Surveyors to occupy it they be directed to build the Wall in a straight line — this will occasion the surrender of a few yards of Land at the corner 1 The estimate of the expenses {I2.19. 2. 7) is given. 436 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1834 which they think will be amply compensated by the greatly increased accommodation given thereby to the Town and the public. That 3'our Committee further Report that if the arrangement now recom- mended be made the narrow slip of land lying at the back of the Old Work- house which has been for a long time used by the Parish for the deposit of their materials will become unoccupied — they have received an application from Mr. \Mlliam Archer who lives close to the spot to be allowed to inclose the same and convert it into a Garden — they have directed him to make the application to the Corporation and they recommend that he be allowed to do so (leaving a sufficient width for the foot path) on payment of a nominal rent and on the condition that he make the palling somewhat ornamental. That when these alterations are made there will remain on the Corporation Estate only one Nuisance, vizt. that which arises from the occupation by William Lowe of a Rock Hole for the deposit of Soot — Your Committee recommend that the same be let to Messrs. Shelton and Son who are willing to pay for it the same rent and to inclose it with a Wall. — Your Committee are gratified by the anticipation that the whole line of road which has so long been a nuisance and disgrace to the Town will become a respectable Street w^ell paved and drained and form a handsome and con- venient entrance into the Town. ^ 3593 fo. 88-90. 1834. Thursday, 25 September Free School rules^ [Rules I, 3, 4, and that part of 6 referring to the attendance of the clergy, were rejected ; rules 2 and 7 and the first pari of 6 were adopted ; rule 5 was adopted with the addition, "that upon each occasion there he elected six beyond the number of actual vacancies in the School".] Resolved That . . . this Hall will postpone for the present the adoption of any additional Ordinances for the government of the Freeschool of this Town . . . And it is also Resolved That . . . the School Estate be hereafter charged only its proportion of the rent-day dinner and not an\- part of the expences of Committee Meetings. 3593 fo. 111-114. Trent Bridge tolls Mr. Alderman Morley now moves that the rent of Mr. Benjamin Richards for the Tolls at the Trent Bridge be raised from sixty to eighty guineas from Michaelmas next and the motion being seconded by Mr. Wakefield is Ordered by this Hall accordingly — whereupon Mr. Richards (who was in attendance) now appears before the Hall and being informed of this Order states that he cannot afford to pay such advanced rent as the Tolls have considerably decreased in consequence of Cattle travelling by Ferries and other Roads and would rather give up renting the Tolls if he might be allowed to continue 1 The Committee's recommendations were confirmed, and the Corporation subscribed l^o towards the improvement of the road (fo. 90-91). 2 See pp.433-434- 1834] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 437 Tenant of the Public House and upon hearing Mr. Richards this Hall doth rescind and withdraw their Order advancing the said rent and postpone the further consideration thereof. 3593 fo. 116. BRWGEWARDENS' ACCOUNTS: 1833-4 The Bridge Estate To The To\\n Clerk 1833 [Extracts] £ s d October 20 Engaged considerable time several days examining the different Grants & Con- veyances to the Corporation in order to make a return to the Corporation Commissioners respecting the different properties of the Bridge Estate . . 22- Drawing return, very special & particular . . 31 — Fair Cop}' to deliver .. .. .. .. 1138 Attendances before the Commissioners Court passing this long examination respecting 1834 this Estate &c &c . . . . . . 5 5- May 5 Three of the Bridge Rentals being exposed for sale in a Stationers Window attend- ing upon him, when it appeared he had purchased them of Mr Heath & agreeing with him for same . . . . . . 3 4 Paid him . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2034, I : 64. COUXTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1833-4 . . . Town Cleark to House of Correction To John Granger Dr. 1833 [Extract] November ib large Bath . . . . . . . . . . 4 14 o 6159 : 19. The Count}- Rate To H Enfield Town Clerk 1834 [Extract] £ s d March 21 Paid for Sedan [chair] for Frances Shepherd a \Mtness at the Assizes who was lame . . 2 - 6160 : 12. Dr. Treasurer of Town in a/c with Saml. Bennett 1 833 [Extract] October 21 i Card polychronographic Pens . . . . 2 - 6160 : 33. 438 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1834 The County Rate To The Town Clerk 1834 [Extracts] / s d June 6 Letter by direction of the Mayor to the Overseers of St. Mary's enclosing Copy of letter from the Secretary of States Ofhce urging the adoption of the Act for regulating Schools of Anatomy ^ . . 5 - The like to St. Peters 5 - The like to St. Nicholas . . . . . . 5 - 6161 : 14. MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1833-4 [1833-4] Market stallages Dear Sir/ I do not know what course our opponents intend now to take — but we should, I think, be immediately considering the expediency & propriety of making a reduction in the Rates of Stallages. They are too high higher considerably than all other IVIarkets and the time seems to be now arrived when the Corporation may properly new-model them with a view to reduction. Do you think that 4d. for the first 8 feet of ground a penny p[er] foot for the next 8 feet i| a foot for the next 8 feet ; and none to be allowed more than 24 feet, would be a proper regulation ? These rates would be low — but considering the very small amount formerly paid and the desirableness of avoiding Law-Suits with the Corporation and considering also that we do not find Stalls or a place for Stowage (which makes a difference compared with other markets of about id. a foot) I think that these charges will not be too low — Mr Wylde and Jeffries would best tell how this alteration would work : If the Income is reduced the poor and other rates must be pro- portionately reduced. It also deserves Consideration whether not to resume the Collection of the antient Tolls — viz. on the Saturday of the Market People, Smithy Row Butchers and Country Shambles Butchers ; and at the Goose Fair by the Sheriffs Officers as heretofore. It is adviseable for the Corporation to keep alive all Tolls, to continue the same mode of Collection and to keep them s[e]parate from the Collection of the Stallage. I wish also to suggest for your Consideration whether it would not be well to separate the Collection of the Stallage for Saturday from the Stallages for Wednesday and F"riday or rather the rest of the week. They have in fact and in law no connexion — and none ought to grow by our acts. I am going from home early next week — and therefore beg leave to write 1 Before the Anatomy Act of 1832, only the bodies of murderers were legally available for dissection. Now the supply was regulated, the majority being those of unclaimed paupers. 1834] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 439 my thoughts to you on this subject. My Son has the particulars of payments at several others [sic] ^larkets, and will attend you at any time you may appoint. Yrs D Sir very truh' Th OS. Wakefield Esqre. Hy Enfield Town Clerk. ^ 4048, VII, 23. 1834. March 8 Market stallage . . . Received from the Corporation of Nottingham my Stalls seized by them in the Market place about three years ago and Seven shillings in satisfaction of my Compensation respecting the same — 2 Witness Wm Barnes John Augustine Kennedy. 4048, VII, 26. MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL : 1834-5 1834. Thursday, 11 December Free School Master's propositions The following propositions from the blaster of the Freeschool are now read and Ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall. — 1. That the free Scholars be forthwith divided into two Classes ; vizt., first, "such as apply for an education merely English" ; and, secondly, "such as apply for instruction also in Latin at the least, if not in Greek." — 2. That the number of Boys in each of these Classes be limited to 40, exclusive of Boarders ; so that in future eighty boys, instead of sixty shall be educated gratis. 3. That the forty in the "Classical" Department be instructed in Grammar, English, Latin, and Greek ; in History and Geography, modern as well as ancient ; and in the higher branches of Mathematics, according to their several capacities, gratis, as heretofore : but that they be not entitled to instruction also in Writing, Arith- metic and ]\Iensuration, as taught by the Writing Master of this School without the payment of ten shillings and sixpence quarterly into the Fund of the Schoolwardens. — 4. That with the annual sum of eighty pounds thus raised a second writing Master be hired, who shall be competent to teach English Grammar, History and Geography, as weU as Writing, Arithmetic, Mensura- tion and the elements of Algebra, and, in short, who shall be com- petent to take the first Writing Master's Place in the School in any case of his absence from sickness or other contingency. — 1 Copy of letter. See note 2, p. 370. 2 See pp. 370-371- 440 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [183: 5. That tlie forty "English" Scholars be instructed, gratis, by the two Writing Masters, in English Grammar, History and Geography ; in Writing and Arithmetic ; and in practical Mensuration, Euclid and Algebra, according to their several capacities and the improve- ment they may have already made. — 6. That the School be open from eight to twelve in the morning and from two to five in the afternoon ; and that Masters and Scholars attend according to the following Scheme : viz. Morning 8 to II. Classical Boys with Master and Usher. ,, ,, ,, English Boys with Writing Masters. II to 12. Classical Boys only with Writing Masters. Afternoon 2 to 4. Classical Boys with Master and Usher. ,, ,, ,, English Boys with Writing Masters. 4 to 5. Classical Boys only with Writing Masters. Provided only, that the Writing Masters shall be allowed to come to school, the one at nine a.m., and the other at 3 p.m. so that neither of them be in actual attendance longer than six hours a day — 7. That no boy be allowed to remain in the School as a Free Scholar beyond the nineteenth, nor any in the English department beyond the fourteenth year of his age. — 8. That the superintendence of the Head Master over the whole School be continued as heretofore, provided only, that he shall not, in the case of the "English" Scholars, be required to divide them into Classes &c himself, but only to see that they are so divided &c from time to time by the Writing Master. — 1 3594 fo. 17-19. Forfeited goods IMessrs Thackery and Son of this Town Lacemanufacturers who prosecuted to Conviction at the late Assizes Thomas Aveson for feloniously embezzling their property having applied to the Mayor requesting this Corporation (the Grantees by Charter of Felons' Goods) to allow them to have divers Articles of apparel of the said Thomas Aveson towards satisfaction of their loss, and Stockdale Aveson the father of the Convict having also applied for part of the said Effects It is Ordered that the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized to make such order and division of the said Effects between the abovenamed parties as he shall consider just. 3594 fo. 26. 1835. Thursday, 22 January Report on Free School The Committee appointed by the last Common Hall to attend on behalf of this Corporation as the Visitors of the Freeschool, the examination of the 1 This was referred to a Committee for consideration. 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 44I Scholars Report That on the seventeenth day of December last and after- wards during the same week the Scholars were examined in their various branches of education and exhibited satisfactory proofs of the improved and improving Character of the School. 3594 fo. 38. Encroachments Ordered . . . that a Committee be appointed to enquire into all Inclosures, Erections and Incroachments on the Forest Lands and Open Fields in the Town of Nottingham, the rents or acknowledgments paid in respect thereof, the evidence preserved of their payment and the mode of application of the monies received . . . 3594 10. 38-39. Charity schools, Leen Side Ordered . . . that two hundred pounds be subscribed by this Corporation to the Schools recently erected on the Leen Side in this Town upon the Land sold by this Corporation for two hundred pounds and that the Chamberlains pay the same. 3594 fo. 45. Free School ordinances adopted [The propositions from the Master of the Free School of 11 December, 1834, were accepted by the Committee, and became "Ordinances for the Governance of the Freeschool". Slight verbal, but immaterial alterations were made. The following are the most important : — No. IL Omit "exclusive of Boarders". ,, Vn. Delete "nineteenth" and substitute "sixteen". ,, Vin. Should read, "That the Head Master superintend and be respon- sible for the whole School as heretofore and see that the English Scholars be properly classed and taught." Three additions were made : ] IX. That any Boy may be removed from the English to the Classical or from the Classical to the English Department (upon a vacancy occurring) at the request of his parents made known to the Schoolwardens for the time being and that such Boy have the preference over Boys not before admitted into the School. — X. That there shall be an examination of the Scholars in the week before, or in the first week of each half 3'early Vacation, and that such examination be conducted in the presence of the Members of the Common Hall or of a Deputation to be appointed by the Hall.— XL That after each such half yearly examination, prizes, at the discretion of the Hall, be given to such Scholars as the Head Master shall think most worth}^ of reward for their diligence and success in their respective Studies. 3594 fo- 45-4<^- 442 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 Subscription for workmen of fine bobbin net lace Ordered that the sum of ten pounds be subscribed by the Corporation to the Fund for relief of the Workmen of Fine Bobbin Net Lace who are now out of employ in this Town in consequence of the present depression of that Trade and that the Chamberlains pay the same to Mr. Wakefield the Treas- urer of the Subscription Fund. 3594 fo. 48. 1835. Thursday, 7 Ma3' Trent Bridge Watchhouse Ordered that from nine to twelve feet or so much as shall be sufificient for the site of a Watchhouse be allowed to be taken at the yearly rent of five shillings by the Magistrates of the Town and of the County from the Nether Trent Close next to the South end of the Trent Bridge for the purpose of their erecting thereon a Watchhouse as a Station for Night Watchmen to be appointed by the said Justices — the tenancy thereof being subject to be determined by six months notice at any time of the year to be given to any one of the said Justices and the plan of building the said Watchhouse being approved by the Corporation before being built, and further that a Copy of this Order be transmitted by the Town Clerk to Alderman Roworth. ^ 3594 fo. 58. Assistant Writing Master of Free School The Committee deputed by the last Common Hall to adopt the necessary Steps for carrying into effect the additional rules then agreed upon for the Government of the Freeschool Report ; That there were six Candidates for the situation of Assistant Writing Master and that having examined and considered their qualifications and testimonials the Committee have preferred Mr. Isaac Sparey of Nottingham Schoolmaster and recommend his appointment at the Salary of seventy pounds per annum with such addition as the quarterly payments made by the Scholars under the recent regulations shall produce beyond that sum. — The Committee further report that Mr. Sparey has satisfactorily discharged the duties of Assistant Writingmaster in the Freeschool since Lady Day. 2 3594 fo. 59. New Deputy Recorder The Town Clerk now states unto this Hall that by Deed bearing date the sixth day of April last The Right Honorable Henry Richard Vassall Lord Holland the Recorder of this Corporation hath appointed to be the Deputy Recorder Andrew Amos of the Temple, London, Esquire, Barrister at Law. 3594 fo. 62. 1 Senior Bridgemaster. 2 The appointment was confirmed. 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 443 1835. Thursday, 25 June Free School Writing Masters appointed Ordered that ]\Ir. Isaac Sparey be appointed during the pleasure of the Corporation, Writing Master at the Free Grammar School of this Town at the Salary of one hundred pounds a year, subject to the Rules and Ordinances now or hereafter to be adopted for the regulation and management of the said School. — ^ Ordered that Mr. Thomas Hewson be appointed during the pleasure of this Corporation, Assistant Writing Master at the said School at the Salary of sixty five pounds per year subject to the Rules and Ordinances adopted for the regulation of the said School. — Ordered that henceforth the Assistant Writing Master at the said School shall, during such time as the School shall be open, attend seven hours each day. 3594 fo. 74. Loans In consequence of the applications now made by persons who have advanced Loans to this Corporation on the promissory Notes of the Chamber- lains for the time being and which Loans are still owing, It is Ordered that the said Loans be secured by the Bond of this Corporation and that the Mayor and any one Alderman be and they are hereby authorized and em- powered in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to afhx the Common Seal to the said Bonds. 3594 fo. 80. Canal Street Charity schools Mr. Wakefield now produces the following communication made to him by Mr. Samuel Fox and the same is read by the Town Clerk — At a Meeting of the Committee of the Canal Street Schools the 23rd June 1835— Thomas Wakefield in the Chair. — Present, William Enfield, William Ro worth, John Heard, Josh. Frearson, George Gill, George Carey, Thomas Herbert, Benjamin Boothby Junr. and Samuel Fox. — There appearing on an examination of the expences incurred in the Building and fitting up the two School rooms a deficiency of nearly three hundred pounds, it was unanimously Resolved — That an application be made to the Corporation of Nottingham soliciting their assistance and stating the deficiency in the Accounts and the great benefit which the Schools have conferred upon the Children of the neighbour- hood where they are situated and that the Chairman be requested to lay the said Resolution before the Corporation. — Copied from the Minutes Saml. Fox, Secretary — 1 Mr. Dudley, the senior Writing Master, had died. 444 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 Mr. Wakefield gives Notice that he will at the next or some subsequent Hall move that this Corporation subscribe the further sum of one hundred pounds to the said Charity. ^ 3594 fo. 80. Municipal Corporation Commissioners' report Mr. Wakefield now adverts to the Observations contained in the Report of the Commissioners on Municipal Corporations implying the Accounts of this Corporation, relative to a sum of ninety three thousand pounds and upwards, to be unsatisfactory, and also to the explanation in answer thereto which is hereafter set forth and which has been published in the Nottingham Newspapers by Mr. Staveley, the Accountant of this Corporation And for the purpose of still more completely shewing the injustice of the imputations raised by the above Report Mr. Wakefield now moves that a full and detailed Account of the expenditure of the sum of thirty eight thousand pounds (part of the said sum of ninety three thousand pounds and upwards) be prepared and published, and the motion being seconded by Mr. Kirke Swann It is Ordered that Mr. Staveley be desired to prepare the said Account accordingly. — The following is a Copy of the explanatory Statement published by Mr. Staveley : — Nottingham Corporation Report of Commissioner — An unjust impression has been created against the Corporation of Notting- ham in consequence of the Report of the Commissioner prominently holding forth to notice the aggregate amount of the Chamber receipts during a period of twent}' years, namel}' ;^i 14,896, without publishing at the same time the expenditure. — If this had been done ; if a Statement of the expenditure during each year of the twenty years had been published, as has been done in the report with respect to the year 1831-2, ... it would at once have been seen, that the various sums received from sales, loans, rents, and every other source, (making the above total) have been duly applied, and duly accounted for. — The details and vouchers of each year's expenditure were produced to the Commissioners. — The publication of them would have shewn the fol- lowing payments in the course of the twenty years viz. £ s D For the new Exchange . . . . , . . . . . . . 20,006 12 11 For the Shambles (purchased) . . . . . . . . . . 5,861 14 - For repairs 13,575 10 5 For new houses and other improvements of the Chamber 1 Estate in Carter Gate, Hockley, Derby Road, the North \ 12,356 19 9 and Dunkirk Shambles, Fisher Gate, York Street, &c &c J For discharging the Balance of the Accounts of 1812 . . 1555 9 3 For Annuities on Monies sunk, and for interest on Loans . . 23,263 12 - 1 £100 was subscribed on 22 July (3594 fo. 90). 1^35] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 445 For the several current charges of each year (corresponding, generally, with those published in the Report, pages i6 and 17, of the 3'ear 1831-2) viz. allowance to the Mayor for the expences of his Office, Subscriptions, Law charges. Gratuities, Burgess Parts, Rates and Taxes, f 38,287 8 2 Insurance, INIanor Jury, Charities, Assessor at Elections, Servants' Salaries, incidentals &c &c (averaging £1914. 7. 8 per annum) and amounting in the whole for the twenty years to £114,907 6 6 On the matters of Opinion expressed by the Commissioner in pages 24 and 25 of the Report, it is not perhaps becoming to observe. They certainly could not have been expected from the tenor of the remarks which fell from the two Commissioners during the progress of the Commission ; or from the follow- ing language contained in the preceding parts of this Report ; "The Accounts are kept with a most commendable regularity, an unbroken series of Accounts for the last forty years, exhibiting minute details of receipts and expenditure, had been preserved by the Corporate Officers." "Xo shadow of a suspicion exists of any appropriation of the Funds of the Corporation to the purposes of individual ^lembers of the body ; nor does there appear to have been any partiality, or unfairness, in the letting or selling of their Lands and Houses ; and the general management of the property appears to have been judicious, the Income, having for many years been gradually increasing." Edd. Staveley Accomptant to the Corporation of Nottingham T Nottingham. June nth. 1835 J 3594 fo- 81-82. Banking account Ordered further that the Bond of this Corporation be given to Messrs. Hart Fellows and Company, the Bankers of this Corporation for securing to them, in the usual form re-payment of all monies which they shall be in the advance of to this Corporation not to exceed two thousand pounds And that the Mayor and any one of the Aldermen be and they are hereby authorized and empowered in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham to affix the Common seal of this Corporation to the said Bond. 3594 fo. 83. 1835. Wednesday, 22 July Suits against the Corporation The Town Clerk now lays before this Hall the following Analysis of an Information filed against this Corporation by His Majestys Attorney General in the Court of Chancery at the Suit of Robert Gill and Caractacus D'Aubigny Shilton (a Writ of Subpoena whereon was served upon Charles Lomas Morley 446 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 Esquire the IMayor, on the first day of July last) for certain alleged violations of Trust in the management of Sir Thomas White's Charity And thereupon It is Ordered that the said Suit be defended by and at the expence of this Corporation and that the Town Clerk prepare Instructions to Counsel to draw on the part of this Corporation (who are in nowise conscious of having in any instance neglected or misused the Charity) a full answer to the several Charges contained in the said Information. The Analvsis above referred to. — The Information sets out : The Deed between the Merchant Tailors' Company and the Corporation of Coventry (dated 6th. July 1551) whereby, out of Estates, of the then yearly value of £70, purchased by the help of Thomas Wliite, Merchant Tailor of London, who had given them one thousand four hundred pounds, the said Corporation of Coventry covenanted that they would in the first year after thirty years from the decease of said Thomas White, pay £40 To Coventry In the second year £40, To Northampton In the third year £40 To Leicester In the fourth year £40 To the Corporation of Nottingham, to be lent in £io's to four young men Inhabitants of Nottingham as a free loan for 9 years on Bond with good Security In the fifth year 40 To Warwick In the sixth year 40 To Coventry, and so on circularly to the aforesaid other Towns, for ever — the £40 to be thus divided for one hundred years — and then to be lent to one young man in each Town from nine years to nine years without any charge or deduction — each free loan to be repaid within one month after the nine years, or within one month after the death of any party to whom lent. — The Information then states : — That the Rents having greatly increased, by Decree of Chancery, 12 June 1703 they were ordered to be applied in Augmentation of the Charities — in 1709 they were ;£900 and now are of much larger value. — It then sets out the Constitution of the Corporation of Nottingham — the Deputation to Coventry — the great expences there — and their unneces- sariness as a remittance would do — the Bond given to the Coventry Cor- poration, and large and increased Fees. — That altho' the money paid to the Mayor and Burgesses, yet in fact it is received and applied by the Common Hall without any controul or inter- ference of "the remainder and large Body of the Burgesses". — That the Charity was intended for the Inhabitants generally, but the Common Hall have for many years confined it to Burgesses resident. — Submits That the possession and appropriation by the Common Hall improper "as if the appropriation of the Charity to resident Burgesses exclusively be correct, then, in case of any misapplication, difficulties would arise in any proceedings as being taken by any of the Burgesses against the Mayor and Burgesses and also as if confined to Burgesses alone the Charity will be as in fact it has been appropriated by the Common Hall by way of 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 447 private patronage and upon the nomination selection or recommendation of individual Members of the Corporation or for private or party purposes". — That according to the Deed, the Loans should be made without charge, whereas the Stamp duty of the Bond and the Town Clerk's Fees for preparing it are charged, these, if at all, should be charged on the fund. — It then sets forth the proceedings of the Committee, Mr. Rawson, Mr. Davison and Mr. Coldham in 1797 and 1799 and their Report stating a deficiency of /663. 8. 1^ unaccounted for — their recommendation of the appointment of a "Bond Committee" — that the Hall upon this Report appointed Mr. Rawson and Mr. Davison and the Mayor for the time being the Bond Committee for the ensuing year, and Mr Coldham, Clerk at five guineas Salary. That on 2d. March 1801 the Bond Committee reported to the Hall that not £663. 8. i| was due to the Charity but £713. 6. 7J. — That in April 1802 a Committee of Inquiry appointed by the Corporation, who after considerable search found and reported a different state of the Account, in various accounts numbered from i to 10 — whereby credit was allowed to the Corporation for the estimated Amount of sundry expences from 1608 amounting to £905. 17. 2 1 leaving therefore due from the Charity to the Corporation £192. 10. 7 but (the information charges that) these items on the credit side wholly conjectural and without any Vouchers — neverthe- less in 1802 the Common Hall resolved that a Balance of £192. 10. 7 was due from the Charity to the Corporation, which balance they agreed to forego on condition that the Charity should be chargeable with the expences of the Enquiry and other expences and should in future be responsible for all similar expences. — That the said Bond Committee being themselves Members of the Corpora- tion, the said Resolution was of course acceded to. — That the expences attending the management of the Charity have con- siderably increased without reasonable grounds, and in particular that very considerable yearly sums have been paid and allowed to the Town Clerk for his Bills of Costs and charges for making enquiries and writing letters as to the solvency of borrowers and other matters beyond his Salary of fifteen guineas and very considerable expences for dinners, suppers, wine and refreshments which ought not to have been allowed. — That the Mayor and Burgesses have kept in their own hands or under the control of the Common Hall, very considerable Balances, and have now three thousand eight hundred pounds and upwards, of which £2400 lent to the Chamber Estate and £800 to the Lambley Estate at 3 p Cent. — That such appropriation improper, and a Breach of Trust not only as there, then were, have ever since been, and now are divers fit and proper persons objects of the Trusts and desirous to be benefitted thereby, but also as the Corporation have in fact by such appropriation, lent the money to themselves without Security. — That with a view thus to appropriate and retain the Charity Funds, the Corporation have under frivolous and unfounded pretexts of the ineligibility of parties and inadequacy of Sureties and upon undue and improper motives refused and declined many fit and proper persons — and have in other respects 448 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 neglected and violated their duties and committed various other breaches of Trust. — That the said Mayor and Burgesses ought to set forth the total amount now in their hands or invested in Loans, the number of Bonds, how much uninvested, and in whose hands or possession, and on what Security. — That it is alleged by the said Mayor and Burgesses, that no account or register of those to whom loans refused and that therefore they cannot set forth their names, or their Sureties, or their grounds of refusal — WTiereas such Account or Register ought to have been kept and ought henceforth to be kept, that the Loans may be made fairly and impartially. — That the appropriation of the Loans is not made by public or open com- petition and upon a consideration of the fitness of the parties, but by way of private patronage and on the nomination of individual Members, or upon some arrangement or contrivance to make the same available to private or particular purposes. — That the Charity is not so useful as it would be if the Loans £100, and the period 5 years, or a shorter period. That in Northampton and Warwick the loans have been augmented and the periods diminished and great benefit been derived. — That it should be referred to one of the Masters of the Court to settle a scheme &c &c — The Town Clerk also lavs before this Hall the following analysis of another Information filed against this Corporation by His Majesty's Attorney General in the Court of Chancery at the Suit also of Robert Gill and Caractacus D'Aubigney Shilton (a Writ of Subpoena whereon was also served upon Charles Lomas Morley Esquire the Mayor on the said first day of July last) for certain alleged violations of Trust in the management of the Freeschool Charity And thereupon It is Ordered that the said Suit be defended by and at the expence of this Corporation and that the Town Clerk prepare Instruc- tions to Counsel to draw on the part of this Corporation (who are satisfied they have done their utmost to promote the value and excellence of the School and advantageously administered the affairs of the Charity) a full answer to the charges contained in the said Information. The Analysis above referred to : — That :— For some years past, and now, the Income upon an average, £600. — The Schoolwardens, for many years, either Aldermen, or Common Council- men, and tho' Burgesses (as required by the Deed of Agnes Mellers) are chosen by the Common Hall from their own Bod}' — and therefore audit, and allow their own Accounts — which is improper and liable to abuse. — About 1724 the said Mayor and Burgesses sold a part of the Charity property situate at Puddledock in London for £126 which was applied to other purposes than the Charity — and ought to account now for that sum with Interest at ;£5 p Cent from 1724. — • The said Mayor and Burgesses have incorporated some part of the Charity Estate with their own property, allowing to the Charity some small and inadequate yearly sum for the same — have granted Leases for long terms 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 449 at inadequate rents and to persons being Aldermen and Common Councilmen at less rents than if public competition — in particular to George Burbage at £44 (and £1 Land Tax) and under covenant to expend £300, he being then a Common Councilman and as such a Trustee of the Charity — terms more favorable than if granted to an indifferent person, and Burbage having lately died leaving the premises in a ruinous state, the Mayor and Burgesses, instead of compelling his representatives to make good the Dilapidations bought the remainder of the Lease for £325, have taken down the dilapidated Buildings and built — and instead of letting by Auction, or other competition, have intimated to the present occupier that he shall have the premises at a price below the real value. Have from time to time let the Charity Estates to Members of the Corporation at inadequate rents ; in particular, in 1822, the "Freeschool Close" to Alderman Soars at /7. 4. o and other parts to Richard Hooton and Nathaniel Barnsdall (both Members of the Common Council) and their Representatives now hold — Sets out the School Rules of 17 February 1807 and the subsequent Rules — and the Bonds given by the Master and Usher — In the Rules, many things objectionable and which ought to be revoked or modified and altered — and the Bonds improper, rendering the ]\Iaster and Lsher dependent on the Ma\'or Aldermen and Common Council. — Until and for some time previous to 1807, the School neglected ; not more than 10 Scholars — Master received a small number of private Day Scholars — did not teach any boys on the foundation till they had attained a certain degree of Classical learning which few ever attained — but since the Ordin- ances of 1807 and the introduction of a Writing Master the number of 60 has been kept up — but the School as now managed of little utility for a Classical education, for the Boys on first entering are taught English and when sufficiently advanced are taught Latin and Greek, unless their parents desire not, in which case their education is confined to English Instruction and Arithmetic. — The Scholars principally the sons of Mechanics, and tho' to many a Classical Education of little advantage, yet, having reference to the Income of the Charity, the School ought not to be a School for the common branches of Instruction but ought to be kept up as a Grammar School with, or without the additional advantages of instruction in English Writing and Arith- metic.— For the admission of Bovs, special Meeting of the Mayor Aldermen and Common Council held annually, and each member in turn recommends a Boy — the List recommended more than sufficient for Vacancies — the Boys usually the sons of Burgesses, tho' the sons of any persons resident in Notting- ham are considered eligible — This mode of admission improper and at variance with the Deed of Foundation, being made to depend upon the arbitrary recommendation of a member, and in reference to the Income of the Charity the number ought not to be limited to sixty, but a much larger number be allowed to participate in the benefits of the Charity. — From 1807 to now, the Master's Salary £100 and a Gratuity /50. The Usher /70 and £40 ; from 1807 to 1828 the Writing Master's Salary or Gratuity /50 besides a penny from the Stationer on each Book supplied, and 450 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 2/6 a quarter from each boy, both which last have been discontinued since 1828, and the Gratuity to the Writing Master increased to ;^6o. Gratui- ties instead of Salaries highly improper and liable to gross abuse, as not only rendering the Masters dependant on the Corporation, but enables the Corporation arbitrarily to punish the Masters for other Causes than mis- conduct or neglect as Masters .^ — • The Mayor and Burgesses have wasted the Funds in large Salaries to Collectors and other Agents, and in Allowances for Wine and other refresh- ments for the Annual Committee ; that unnecessarj^ expences incurred for Stationery and other Articles for the School — Books and Stationer}- from 1808 to 1826 £1050 and upwards ; also have expended large sums in repairs which were unnecessary or ought to have been done by the Tenants, and in other respects greatly wasted and mismanaged the Estate — In particular that whilst the Chamber Estate held a Balance due to the School as aftermentioned the School Estate was suffered to decay — Previous to 1795 Summaries of the Accounts of the Chamber, Bridge and School Estates entered in a Ledger — in each year from 1728 to 1791 a Balance in favor of the School Estate — which Balance was in a few instances in the earlier part of the said Account paid over to the succeeding Schoolwardens, but more usually to the Chamberlains. Between 1728 and 1791, ;^28oo was so received by the Chamberlains — Does not appear how the said Balance or any part was ever paid to the Charity — but in a new Ledger for 1796 (since which the School Accounts separately kept) the Account commences with a payment to the School- wardens of a Balance of £5. 4. but whether this was exclusive or inclusive of the £2800 does not appear. — In the Accounts of 1809, 10, 11 and 12 £1000 credited as received by the Schoolwardens from the Chamberlains and the whole of which remained due as alleged b\' the Mayor and Burgesses in 1828. — At a Common Hall 28th. February 1828 it was ordered that the debt or balance of £1000 more or less which according to the Accounts from 1795 appeared due from the School to the Chamber should be cancelled and refunded by the Corporation on the part of the Chamber Estate and that on the part of the School Estate the Corporation should release and discharge the Chamber Estate from all accounts and demands previously existing between the School and the Chamber. — This arrangement and closing of the Account greatlv in favor of the Corporation, and the Charity ought not to be bound by it — but the amount due on the balance of the two Accounts should be ascertained and paid to the Charity. — Defendents ought to be charged with Interest on the said /2800 at £5 per Cent from when received. — The Mayor and Burgesses have in many other respects committed breaches of Trust in the application of the Charity property. — The aid of the Court necessary to redress these, and to place the Charity on a better foundation for the future. — • The Mayor and Burgesses should set forth a particular Account of all the Estates and funds, distinguishing from whom received and how applied. — 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 45I All Leases to any of the Members of the Corporation should be cancelled — and in future the Estate let by open and public competition. — Having reference to the increase of the Estates, the Charity ought to be augmented, and the number of Boys increased under the direction of the Court, and the course of education changed and adapted to the state and amount of the Charity property. — Ordered that the Mayor, Mr. Alderman Heard, Mr. Wakefield, Mr. Hurst, and Mr. Allen be and they are hereby deputed to assist in preparing the above Answers and they or any two of them be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to affix the Common Seal of this Corporation to each Answer in the name and as the act and deed of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham. — Ordered . . . that all expences attending the defence of each of the above Informations be defrayed out of the Chamber Funds and that the Town Clerk draw from time to time of the Chamberlains such sums as may be required for that purpose. 3594 fo. 91-99. 1835. Thursday, 24 September River Leen : improvement by Earl Manvers Mr. Chamberlain Wood (as Agent for Earl ^lanvers) now states that his Lordship who is the owner of the Land on the North side of the River Leen at Snenton is about to render the Bank of the River more solid and also to make the present irregular line of the Bank more uniform and Mr. Wood suggests that it would be desirable for the Corporation who own the East Croft Land on the opposite Bank to depute some Gentlemen to notice the proposed work and to confer with Earl Manvers Agents if anything should arise requiring attention on the part of this Corporation WTiereupon It is Ordered that Mr. Staveley and Mr. Kirke Swann be and the}' are hereby deputed by this Hall for that purpose. 3594 fo. 112. Mayor's salary Ordered . . . that the Mayor's present Salary be continued to him until he shall be removed from his office. ^ 3594 fo. 113. 1835. Thursday, 17 December Gellestrope s Almsfwuses Ordered that the sum of one hundred and six pounds and four shillings expended in Building Gelestrope's Almshouses in Back Lane,^ over and above the Funds belonging to that Charity be paid b}' this Corporation out of their Chamber Estate. 3594 fo. 125. 1 Owing to the reform of the Corporation, he remained in office until the end of the year, instead of retiring at Michaelmas. 2 Formerly the Barker Gate almshouses. See p. 431. 452 EECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l^35 Mickletorn Jury The Town Clerk now produces the following Reports which having been read are Ordered to be entered amongst the proceedings of this Hall for future consideration by the Corporation. — \The Report begins by reciting the order of the Common Hall held 26 June, 1834. See pages 432-433.] The IMickletorn Jury sworn at the Court Baron with the Court Leet of the Mayor and Burgesses of the Town of Nottingham the twenty second day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty four having upon their Perambulations of the Manor of Nottingham viewed and examined with care and attention the situations particularized in the above written Copy of Order of Common Hall requiring them to report to the Corporation their opinion as to the expediency of abandoning the rights of way heretofore exercised by the Jury, as therein stated and having maturely considered the subject submitted to them Do in compliance with such Order Report to the Corporation that it is the unanimous opinion of the Jury that there is not any benefit derived to the Corporation or the public from retaining or exercising the rights of Way mentioned in the said Order of Hall — And they are of opinion that it would be expedient to abandon them as useless. — Thos. Roberts, Foreman The abovementioned Jury submit the undermentioned matters to the consideration of the Corporation. — East Croft. The Leen at the Aqueduct under the Canal and nearly opposite the Hermitage and the Seven Arches wants feying. At the two or three last perambulations of the Jury they have not been enabled to cross the Tinkers Leen from the East Croft to Nomans Parts according to established usage, the Plank kept by the Meadows Pinder not being of the requisite length to reach across the Leen — this occasions con- siderable inconvenience and delay which may be remedied at small expence. — Bridgeford Closes An old Boundary Stone in a Close adjoining the Gran- tham Canal a little below Lady Bay is removed from its situation and thrown into a Ditch. — The passage of the Jury is here obstructed by the Grantham Canal and means to cross the Canal not being provided the Jury commit trespass every time they arrive at this place. It is deserving of consideration whether the Perambulation in Bridgeford and Wilford Parishes should be continued — there does not appear to be any utility result from the practice and expence is occasioned to the Corporation by it. — Far Trent Nook Benjamin Richards who occupies the Pinders Fee in the Meadows has this year claimed as part of the Fee, Land part of the Burgess Part in this situation rented by Edward Daniels and has put down Stakes upon the Burgess Part beyond the ancient boundary marks of the Pinders Fee thereby encroaching upon the Burgess Part. The Jury recom- mend that enquiry be made into this matter and that it be properly ad- justed.— • Several of the old Boundary Marks (Holes) are partiallx' lilled up and require to be cleared out. — 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 453 Alfreton Turnpike Road. Upon the Waste between the Road and the Lammas Fields Fence a considerable quantity of Rammel has lately been laid and the Jury recommend that a Notice upon a Board be fixed up prohibiting the practice. — High Cross Close belonging to the Corporation (nearh' opposite where the Gallows used to be)— Excavations are making under this Close bv Sand-getters which should be prevented. — Mapperley Hill. Daniel Robinson has made a deep hole close to the High- way which is not fenced. This is a dangerous Nuisance which ought to be abated. — Meadows. The Boundary Marks of the Finders Fee (18 Holes) from the Trent Nook along the Rye Hills next Wilford Lordship are filling up and require to be deepened. — - Clay Field from Bartholomew Style to Long Hedge Lane. The Boundary Marks of the Finders Fee here are nearly filled up and ought to be opened. — Barker Gate. The Brick Piers in the Fence Wall of the Freeschool House Garden and Yard project into the Street against which Nuisances are made. The Jury recommend that these projections be removed. — ■ Thos. Roberts, Foreman. — • The Mickletorn Jury Report — That Mr. Aulton, Tenant of the Finder's Fee on Blue Bell Hill stated to them upon their Perambulation on the twenty ninth day of October last that such land is much trespassed upon by Persons occupying Gardens belonging to Earl Manvers and The Reverend Mr. Whyatt, Curate of Sneinton, situate in that parish and adjoining the Finders Fee, having Doors or Gate- ways from the Gardens, through the Nottingham Fence dividing the two Lordships, which have been of long continuance. — The Jury have often amerced the persons offending but this has not induced a discontinuance of the Offence and some of the parties have also gone over the Land with Carriages loaded with Manure thereby very much increasing the Damage alledging they have a right, conferred by the Payment of the Fines. — That no Boundary Marks have been put up to shew the ancient boundary line in Long Hedge Lane lately destroyed by the Buildings erected there and great nuisance has been created in the Lane by large accumulations of Rammel and Soil whereby the Old Ditch has been filled up and the Fence belonging to the Nottingham Lordship has been destroyed. — That there are two other Encroachments upon the Manor by two Gate- ways from Closes in Carlton Lordship, one into the Bridle style Road through the Far Coppice, and the other upon the Mapperley Hill near to the termina- tion of the said Road. — That the course of the Beck has been diverted by a Culvert from near Poplar Place through land lately sold by Earl Manvers in the Parish of Sneinton whereby it now enters the Leen just opposite the White Swan Public House in Sneinton Hermitage. — The Bank of the Leen opposite the mouth of this Culvert is very likely to 454 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [l835 be injured in lieav}' falls of Rain which will damage the Land belonging to the Corporation in the East Croft unless preventive measures be adopted. Chs. Leavers Foreman. 3594 fo. 125-128. Market stallage The Town Clerk now produces the Bills of Costs of the several Actions brought by this Corporation and tried between the years one thousand eight hundred and twenty six and one thousand eight hundred and thirty four for enforcing payment of the Market Stallages and by the successful ter- mination of which the right of the Corporation thereto has been confirmed and this important part of the Corporation Revenue established And the Town Clerk also produces an account of the various sums of money which he has received on account of the said Costs \Vhereby it appears that a Balance of sixty four pounds nineteen shillings and five pence is now owing to him And it is thereupon Ordered that the said Balance be paid to the Town Clerk by the Chamberlains. 3594 fo. 132. Municipal elections : Town Clerk's hill Ordered that the Chamberlains pay on the Order of the Mayor such sum as shall be requisite to defray the expences of the Ward Elections on the twenty sixth instant. — Ordered that the Chamberlains pay on the like authority the expences of preparing and printing the Burgess Lists and also the Town Clerk's Bill to the end of the present month. 3594 fo. 136. Cattle Market on Burton Levs Ordered that the proceedings of the Committee appointed in relation to the Market Place and the purchases made by them through the medium of Mr. Wakefield of Land on Burton Leys in this Town with the view of forming a Cattle Market there, be and the same are hereby confirmed. 3594 fo. 136-137- Payment of bills Ordered that the Chamberlains be authorized with the Sanction of the Mayor to pay all Tradesmen's Accounts against this Corporation. Ordered that an Advertisement be inserted in the Nottingham Newspapers requiring persons having demands against the Corporation to send their Accounts to the Mayor on or before Monday next. 3594 fo. 137- Eulogy of the Mayor Mr. Hopper addresses the Hall in warm Eulog\- of the Mayor, who is now about to close an unusually long period of Office, and expresses the highest approbation of his Conduct, through the discharge of the important duties which have been cast upon him. The Hall assure the Mayor of their cordial concurrence in these sentiments, and their sincere Gratitude for his long and unwearied Services to the Corporation and to the Public. 3594 fo- 137- i835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM CHAMBERLAINS' ACCOUNTS: 1834-5 455 1834 February i 183: Chapel Bar, Nottingham . . . The Chamberlains ... Dr. to William Inger, dealer in glass, china, earthenware, &c . . . [Extract] 3 4 Wedgwood Shells . . . . . . . . 3 - 1856 A, I, 142, vii. June 22 . . . Pay to William Barnes the sum of Three shillings and sixpence being money paid by him for the report of the Commissioners on Corporations and the Evidence taken before them . . . C L Morley, Mayor. 1856 A, I, 151, vii. The Corporation To H: Enfield Town Clerk 1835 [Extracts] January 24 Bribery being threatened at the approaching Election searching by direction of the Mayor and Aldermen thro' the Cases in the Law Books on the subject and drawing Handbill denouncing the Crime and stating the Law April 13 Engaged perusing printed Report of the and 14 Corporation Commissioners . to see the statement respecting Nottingham which was grosslv erroneous in almost every column — and especially in mistating the Revenue 20 Writing to Mr. Staveley desiring his official correction of the Commissioners Report respecting the Revenue and expenditure May 14 Letter to Mr. Allen on the subject of ob- structions in the Market Place by the Orange People and others June 25 Writing very long letter to Sir J. Hobhousei on the subject of the Corporation Bill and stating several points affecting Nottingham viz : the Lunatic Asylum, the Debt owing in respect of it, the Gaol and House of Correction and the New Gaol Debt and also the debts and annuities owing by the Corporation, all 1 M.P. for Nottingham ; friend of Byron. £ s d 13 4 456 KECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 which appeared unprovided for in tlic Bill and Copy to keep . . . . . . 13 4 August 6 Attending by the Mayors direction a public meeting at the Guildhall on the subject of the Midland Counties Railway when various resolutions were passed . . I3 4 185O A, I, 193. 1835. September 23 INIansfield . . . Dear Sir/ I received vours and agreeable with your request have this day called at the Nottinghamshire Branch Bank and received the amount of my Bill Fifteen Pounds four shillings being the amount of my Bill for Stone ^ supplied for Steps at the Town Hall — and for the abo\T favour I feel myself par- ticularlv obliged to you. I remain Dear Sir Yours very truly Chas. Lindlev- 1850 A, I, 209, iii. Chamberlains 1835 June i^ Dr. to James Smith . . . [Extract] Deal Account Boxes for the Fire Proof Room Exchange, each Box 21 in .\ 18 in Outside loj deep Inside, Dovetailed together the Lids hung- at js 4d 8 16 1856 A, I, 21: 1835. December 24 Municipal Corporations Act. Printers Bills. 3- For Printing Overseers' Lists Maples St Peters . . Hicklin & Co. part St Marys Sutton other part Shaw, St Xichs . . £ ^ 6 17 7 10 o 920 000 Ward Lists Hicklin, Park Ward Youngman, Byron Bennett, St. Mary's Shaw. St Ann's 1 "Best white Mansfield stone" for a new flight of step: chimney-piece in the Dining Hall at Newstead Abbey, from a architect employed by Colonel Wildman to restore the Abbey 2 Boxes with these measurements are still in use in the Corporation Muniment Room 3 This summary is accompanied by the detailed accounts of each printer named. 2 10 O I 13 () 25- -7 — — Lindley executed the design by John Shaw, the i83: RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 457 Sutton, Sherwood Dunn, Exchange Maples, Castle Dunn, printing Award re \\'ards — & Books for Freemen's register Mr Staveley — for Ward Elections polling places 7 Assistant Clerks for the Deputies I 10 - 2 0 0 46 8 0 4 I 0 £50 9 0 I 12 0 7 7 - £59 8 0 1856 B, I, 38, ii. Nottingham — Town Council Election 1835 December 26 Messrs. Blackwell's Charge for the Use of their Auction Room as a Booth The Charge for the Use of the Assembly Rooms for the like The printers Charge (Staveley) for printing the publication papers sav i 440 I I o I I o /6 6 o 185b B, I, 58, V. Xottnigham. The. Corporation for ]\Ir. W. Reader Esqr. Deputy 1834 Recorder To Stones & Harvey October 11 For the following repairs of his Carriage, which was run against & damaged on his way to holding the Sessions . . To a new Plate Glass, two new Sides and a new bottom to Frame covering with Velvet To Polishing up the Varnish of one top Quarter of Chariot i s d ^ 5 - 8 - /2 13 - To the Chamberlains — Pav this Bill Xottm. Deer. 24 1835 C L I\Iorley, Ma\-or . . . 1856 B, I. 65, 11. 45^ RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [1835 The Corporation To H Enfield Town Clerk 1835 [Extract] December 17 The [Municipal Corporations Reform] Act also requiring that Ward Lists should be prepared numerous Attendances in the different Wards to ascertain the precise situations of many Houses various Streets being in two Wards & the Over- seers Lists not giving the information 1856 B, I, 78, i. 1834 August I 1834 July 1834 October i November 4 COUNTY RATE VOUCHERS: 1834-5 The County Rate To Wm Barnes, High Constable [Extyact] The Governor of the House of Correction & others for extra support and attendance on Prisoners who had the Cholera in Prison The Town Rate To D M Jackson Governor of the House of Correction [extract] Wine for Sacrament at the execution of WHinkley The County Rate To H Enfield, Town Clerk [Extract] Notice for the Police Office Board that the practice of giving Orders to visit Prison- ers on the first Tuesday in the Month will be discontinued Letter to the War Office by the Mayors direction as to the legality of swearing a recruit on a Sunday & fair Copy to transmit MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS : 1834-= 9 15 6162 : 61 ()2 6163 12. ri 1835. May Inspection of county rates ... (In the Kings Bench) Nottingham. Upon reading the affidavit of Caractacus D'Aubigney Shilton Gentleman It is Ordered that the first day of the next Term shall 1835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 459 be given to the Keepers of the Peace and Justices in and for the Town and County of the Town of Nottingham to shew Cause why a Writ of Mandamus should not issue directed to them commanding them to permit the said Caractacus D'Aiibigney Shilton to inspect and examine and to have Copies or extracts of the several Bills and accounts Vouchers and Papers exhibited to and allowed and passed by them the said Justices at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden by adjournment in and for the said Town and County on or about the thirtieth day of April last past and the amounts whereof were then and there by them directed to be paid out of the County Rate of and for the said Town and County Upon Notice of this rule to be given to the said Justices or some of them and also to the Clerk of the Peace of and for the said Town and County in the mean time On the motion of Mr. G. F. White By the Court. 7652, iv a. 1835. May 25 County rates : brief for Corporation Counsel [The Mayor, Charles Lomas Morley, and Alderman W. Soars deposed tJiat during the Sessions on jo April, Shilton had, in Court, asked to be allowed to examine the County rate accounts, and had been refused. They affirmed also that the bills had been checked previously at a private meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen on 9 April. ^ Observations for the Justices to oppose Rule absolute. [Exiractsi . . . The present Rule Nisi has been rather singularly served — It has not been served upon the Mayor (Chairman of the Sessions) but only upon Aldn. Deverill (who took a prominent part upon the present question at the last Sessions, in harmony, as it were, with ^Ir. Shilton) upon Alderman Soars and the Clerk of the peace. ^Ir. Caractacus D'Aubigney Shilton, the prosecutor of the present Rule is an Attorney, living at a House in the County of Nottingham, and renting two Rooms, for Offices, in the Town of Nottingham — the Rates of which to the poor are about /4 per annum — He is therefore certainly a rated person — and a contributor to the Rates which give him an interest in the amount of the County Rate — He has, all his life, busied himself as a righter of wTongs — & tho' not having the very high esteem of anybody is wonderfully well satisfied with himself — There are no facts in this Case, beyond those set forth in the foregoing affidavits — but, ... it should be noted and borne in mind that the only application Mr. Shilton made was to examine and observe upon the Bills in Court before they were allowed — he made no application to inspect them after being allowed — he wished to advise the Court while the Business was transacting — and being rejected in that, he made no other application . . . Alli the Magistrates have assembled since the foregoing remarks were 1 From here to the end is in Henry Enfield's writing. 460 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM [iSjS written — & all of them (except Alderman Deverill) concurred in thinking the Affidavit of Alderman Soars, which accompanies this Brief, to be per- fectly correct — Aldn. Deverill will consider the pre-Audit Meetings, held before each Sessions, to be conclusive Meetings & that the Bills are then actually ordered to be paid — Nothing can be more unfounded — They are only, as stated in Aldn. Soar's Affidavit, private Meetings for the purpose of looking into, casting tip, & checking the Bills, occupying always two or three hours — & ha\'e been considered necessary, from the impossibility of doing that minute business during the Sitting of the Court at the Sessions — At these Meetings, the Bills, after examination, are put down on a sheet of paper, stating each person's name & the amount of his Bill — the total of them is cast up — & for that total, it is then agreed that at the coming Sessions, a corres- ponding sum shall be the amount of the next County Rate — & it has been the Custom for all the Magistrates present (always excepting Aldn. De\'erill) to sign their names at the foot of that list of Bills : thus ; (Say — Bills amount to — ;^I389 — 10 — Rate /1400 — C L M— Mayor W.S. Aldn The whole being merely a Memorandum for guidance at the Sessions — & at the Sessions the regular orders for payment of the Bills, & for levying the Rate are made by the Court & duly entered on the Records. — Aid. Deverill is doggedly oblique on this point — & w-e shall not be surprized at an Affidavit being sent up by him on the subject. 1 7652, iv b. 1835. December 26 MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS REFORM ACT. Borough of Nottingham VOTING PAPER for Councillors for PARK WARD I, the undersigned William Clark- being a Burgess entitled to vote in the Election of Six Councillors for Park Ward, in the Borough of Nottingham, do hereby vote for the several persons whose names are hereunder mentioned, to be Councillors of the said Borough of Nottingham, for the said Park Ward, dated this Twenty Sixth day of December 1835 Wll' CI k \ ^'°^"^8 for House J situate in Angel Row in the said Ward. 1 The rule was discharged, with costs, on i June. Possibly Shilton's attack was a belated revenge for the disallowance of sums paid to him out of the county rate in 1 82 1. See pp. 284-286. - Founder of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. In 1835 he kept the Bell Inn on Angel Row. He did not spell his name "Clarke" until later in life. i835] RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 461 NAMES OF PERSONS. 1 PLACES OF ABODE. DESCRIPTIONS. Benjamin Boothby, junior. Thomas Close, John Heard, Octavius Thomas Oldknow Robert Sands, Isaak Danks John Mageret Becher Pigot Nottingham Park, Saint James's Street, Nottingham Park, Beastmarkei Hill, Hounds' Gate, Park Ro\\- Iron Founder. Gentleman. Hosier. Draper. Lace Manujactnrer. Ironmonger. Docter of Medecine Saint James Street N.B. — The Voter must sign his Christian and Surname at Jull length, above the red line. — The Voter may vote for any number of persons duly qualified, not exceeding the number of Six. — The Voter must personally deliver this Voting Paper, to the Mayor or his Deputy taking the Election, on Saturday, December 26th, before Four ©'Clock in the Afternoon. — \^otes gi\'en to unqualified persons will be thrown away. ^^OTING PLACE, at the LANCASTERIAN SCHOOL ROOM, DERBY ROAD. J. CARR, PRINTER, HOUNDS' GATE. NOTTINGHAM. 7606, Ixvii. 1 The first five names are printed ; the first has been crossed through by the voter who has added Danks and Pisot. LIST OF MAYORS, SHERIFFS, ALDERMEN, COUNCILLORS, etc. 1800-1S35 1800-1 Mayor: Samuel Worthington. Recorder: Duke of Portlands Sheriffs: George Nelson and Henry Enfield. Chamberlains : Thomas White and George Coldham. Aldermen : William Huthwaite, Joseph Lowe, Benjamin Hornbuckle, Thomas Caunt, Joseph Oldknow, Thomas Oldknow. Senior Council : William Wells, Mark Huish, George Dodson, Isaac Wylde, Samuel Statham, Henry Hollins, John CoUishaw, George Burbage, Robert Summers, John Davison, Robert Cox, William Huthwaite, junior, Henry Green, Alexander Strahan, John Fellows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Stokeham Huthwaite. Junior Council : Cornelius Launder, John Sterland, Thomas Rawson^, John James, Richard Hooton, James Lees. Coroners: William Wells and Henry Enfield^. Bridgemasters : Thomas Oldknow and Robert Summers. Schoolwardens : Samuel Worthington and Samuel Statham. 1801, March 25 : John Davison elected Alderman in place of W. Huth- waite, resigned. Joseph Heath and Thomas Wylde elected Senior Councillors in place of J. Davison, promoted, and M. Huish, resigned. 1801-2 Mayor : John Davison. Sheriffs : John Allen and Thomas White. Chamberlains : \Mlliam Howitt and William Hickling. Aldermen as at end of 1 800-1, with S. Worthington in place of J. Davison. Senior and Junior Council as at end of 1800-1. Coroners and Bridgemasters as in 1800-1. School- wardens : S. Worthington and S. Statham. Clerk to the Sheriffs and Steward of the Court of Record : Henry Enfield. Steward of the Courts Baron and Courts Leet of the Manor : George Coldham {Town Clerk) *. 1801, December 22 : Charles Twells elected Junior Councillor in place of T. Rawson, deceased. 1802, April 9 : Nathaniel Need elected Senior Council- lor in place of H. Green, resigned. June 16 : S. Statham and A. Strahan elected Schoolwardens'^. August 5 : Stokeham Huthwaite elected Alderman 1 Until 1809. 2 Did not attend Hall after March 24. 3 H. Enfield was elected second Coroner 14 August, iSoo ; but only Wells's name appears in the Hall book lists, as Enfield was not a member of the Council till 1808. * Appointed Steward 15 January, 1802 ; continued till his death. ^ These elections were annual, but the same persons were often re-elected. School- wardens listed for each year are those elected in the previous June, though they took oii&ce immediately. 464 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM in place of S. Worthington, deceased. August 9 : John Ashwell elected Senior Councillor in place of S. Huthwaite, promoted. September 15 : John Ashwell elected Alderman in place of T. Caunt, deceased. September 27 : Edward Swann elected Senior Councillor in place of J. Ashwell, promoted. 1802-3 Mavor : Benjamin Hornbuckle. Sheriffs : William Howitt and William Hickling. Chamberlains : Thomas Williams and Nathaniel Denison. Alder- men : Joseph Lowe, Joseph Oldknow, Thomas Oldknow, John Davison, Stokeham Huthwaite, John Ashwell. Senior Council : William Wells, George Dodson, Isaac Wylde, Samuel Statham, Henry Hollins, John Collishaw, George Burbage, Robert Summers, Robert Cox, William Huth- waite, Alexander Strahan, John Fellows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Edward Swann. Junior Council : Cornelius Launder, John Sterland, John James, Richard Hooton, James Lees, Charles Twells. Coroners : W. Wells and Henry Enfield. Bridgemastcrs : T. Oldknow and R. vSummers. Schoolwardens : S. Statham and A. Strahan. 1803-4 Mayor : Stokeham Huthwaite. Sheriffs : George Nelson and Thomas Williams (and Jonathan Dunn) . Chamberlains : Charles Lomas Morley and John Houseman Barber. Aldermen as in 1802-3, with B. Hornbuckle in place of S. Huthwaite. Senior and Junior Council, Coroners, Bridge- maslers and Schoolwardens as in 1802-3. 1804, February 3 : Edward Swann elected Alderman in place of J. Davison, deceased. February 7 : John Allen elected Senior Councillor in place of E. Swann, promoted. March 8 : Jonathan Dunn elected Sheriff in place of T. Williams, deceased. June 12 : J. Allen elected Alderman in place of B. Hornbuckle, deceased. June 13 : Thomas Carpenter Smith elected Senior Councillor in place of J. Allen, promoted. 1804-5 Mayor : John Ashwell. Sheriffs : Charles Lomas Morley and John Houseman Barber. Chamberlains : Charles Mellor and Edward Staveley. Aldermen : Joseph Lowe, Joseph Oldknow, Thomas Oldknow, Stokeham Huthwaite, Edward Swann, John Allen. Senior Council as at end of 1803-4. Junior Council, Coroners, Bridgemastcrs and Schoolwardens as in 1802-3. 1805, February 27 : Joseph Hurst Lowe elected Senior Councillor in place of W. Wells, resigned. 1805-6 Mayor : Edward Swann. Sheriffs : Charles Mellor and Edward Staveley. Chamberlains : Octavius Thomas Oldknow and Alexander Strahan, junior. Aldermen as in 1804-5, with J. Ashwell in place of E. Swann. Senior Council : George Dodson, Isaac Wylde, Samuel Statham, Henry Hollins, John Colli- shaw, George Burbage, Robert Summers, Robert Cox, William Huthwaite, RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 465 John Fellows, Alexander Strahan, senior, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas Carpenter Smith, Joseph Hurst Lowe. Junior Council, Coroners, Bridgemasters and School- wardens as in 1802-3. 1805, November 28 : John Whitlock elected Senior Councillor in place of A. Strahan, senior, deceased. 1806-7 Mayor : John Allen. Sheriffs : Octavius Thomas Oldknow and Alexander Strahan. Chamberlains : George Coldham and John Bates. Aldermen as in 1804-5, with J. Ashwell in place of J. Allen. Senior Council as at end of 1805-6. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1802-3. Bridgemasters : T. Old- know and R. Summers. Schoolwardens : S. Statham and J. Allen. 1807, February 23 : Lewis AUsopp^ elected Junior Councillor in place of Cornelius Launder, deceased. September 7 : Cornelius Huthwaite elected Senior Councillor in place of R. Cox, resigned. 1807-8 Mayor: Joseph Lowe.- Sheriffs: Wright Coldham and John Bates. Chamberlains : Francis Wakefield, junior, and John Carr. Aldermen : Joseph Oldknow 3, Thomas Oldknow, Stokeham Huthwaite, John Ashwell, Edward Swann, John Allen. Senior Council as at end of 1806-7. Junior Council: John Sterland, John James, Richard Hooton, James Lees,* Charles Twells, Lewis Allsopp. Coroners as in 1802-3. Bridgemasters : T. Oldknow and J. Ashwell. Schoolwardens : J. Allen and S. Huthwaite. 1807, December 23 : William Howitt and John Houseman Barber elected Senior Councillors in place of S. Statham, resigned, and G. Burbage, deceased. 1808, January 2 : W. Howitt elected Alderman in place of S. Huthwaite, deceased. January 6 : William Wilson elected Senior Councillor in place of W. Howitt, promoted. February 26 : E. Swann elected Schoolwarden in place of S. Huthwaite, deceased. June 21 : Wright Coldham elected Senior Councillor in place of G. Dodson, deceased. August 24 : Henry Enfield elected Senior Councillor in place of L Wylde, deposed. 1808-9 Mayor: W'illlam Howitt. Sheriffs: Francis Wakefield and John Carr. Chamberlains : Kirke Swann and William Morley. Aldermen: Joseph Lowe, Thomas Oldknow, John Ashwell, Edward Swann, John Allen, Wright Coldham. Senior Council : Henry Hollins, John Collishaw, Robert Sum- mers, William Huthwaite, John Fellows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas C. Smith, Joseph H. Lowe, John Whitlock, Cornelius Huthwaite, John H. Barber, William 1 See p. 54. 2 Did not attend Hall after 4 November ; Alderman E. Swann acted a.s Deputy- Mayor. 3 Died January, 1808. •* After this year, listed as Lee. 466 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM Wilson, Henry Enlield, Charles Loinas Morley. Junior Council as in 1807-8. Coroners as in 1802-3. Bridgemasters : J. Ash well and ^^^ Coldham. School- wardens : E. Swann and W. Howitt. 1808, September 30 : Wright Coldham elected Alderman in place of J. Oldknow, deceased. October 12 : Charles Lomas Morley elected Senior Councillor in place of W. Coldham, promoted. i8og, September 26 : Jona- than Dunn elected Senior Councillor in place of H. Hollins, resigned. 1809-10 Mayor : Wright Coldham. Sheriffs : Kirke Swann and William Morley. Chamberlains : John Stevens Howitt and Charles Wakefield. Aldermen as in 1808-9, with W. Howitt in place of W. Coldham. Senior Council as at end of 1808-9. Junior Council as in 1807-8. Coroners as in 1802-3. Bridge- masters : W. Coldham and E. Swann. Schoohvardens : W. Howitt and T. C. Smith. 1809, November 13 : Henry Richard Vassall Fox, Lord Holland, elected Recorder in place of the Duke of Portland, deceased. 1810, ]\Iarch 9 : John Bates elected Alderman in place of T. Oldknow, resigned. April 13 : \^^ Wilson elected Alderman in place of Joseph Lowe, deceased. April 16 .• John Stone elected Senior Councillor in place of W. W^ilson, promoted. April 26 : Martin Roe elected Junior Councillor in place of Charles Twells, deceased. 1810-1 Mayor: John Bates. Recorder: Lord Holland 1. Sheriffs: John Stevens Howitt and Charles Wakefield. Chamberlains : Samuel Hall and Isaac Woolley. Aldermen : John Ashwell, Edward Swann, John Allen, \Mlliam Howitt, Wright Coldham, \Mlliam Wilson. Senior Council : John Collishaw, Robert Summers, William Huthwaite, John Fellows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas C. Smith, Joseph H. Lowe, John Whitlock, Cornelius Huthwaite, John H. Barber, Henry Enfield, Charles L. Morley, Jonathan Dunn, John Stone. Junior Council : John Sterland, John James, Richard Hooton, James Lee, Lewis Allsopp, Martin Roe. Coroners : William Wells and H. Enfield. Bridgemasters : E. Swann and J. Allen. Schoolwardens : J. Ashwell and J. Bates. 181 1, May I : William Hickling elected Senior Councillor in place of J. \Miitlock, deceased. 1811-2 Mayor : William Wilson. Sheriffs : Samuel Hall and Isaac Woolley. Chamberlains : Edward Allatt Swann and Alfred Lowe. Aldermen as in 1810-1, with J. Bates in place of W. Wilson. Senior Council as at end of 1810-1. Junior Council, Coroners, Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 1810-1. 1 Until 1837. RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 467 1812-3 Mayor : Edward Swann. Sheriffs : Edward Allatt Swann and Alfred Lowe. Chamberlains : WUlisun Hurst and John ^lichael Fellows. Aldermen as in 1810-1, with J. Bates in place of E. Swann. Senior Council as at end of 1810-1. Junior Council, Coroners, Bridgemasters and School-wardens as in 1810-1. 1813-4 Mayor : John Allen, senior. Sheriffs : Charles Lomas Morley and John Michael Fellows. Chamberlains : John Allen, junior, and WiUiam Soars. Aldermen as in 1810-1, with J. Bates in place of J. Allen. Senior Council as at end of 1810-1. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1810-1. Bridgemasters : W. Coldham and W. Wilson. Schoolwardens as in 1810-1. 1S14, July 28 : Charles Lomas Morley elected Alderman'^ in place of \\'. Howitt, resigned. 1814-5 Mayor: John Ashwell-. Sheriffs: John Allen, junior, and William Soars. Chamberlains : Richard Hopper, junior, and Thomas Wakefield. Aldermen : Edward Swann, John Allen, senior, WVight Coldham, John Bates, William Wilson, Charles Lomas Morley. Senior Council as at end of 1810-1, with W. Morlej^ in place of C. L. Morley. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1810-1. Bridgemasters as in 1813-4. Schoolwardens : J. Allen, senior, and E. Swann. 1814, September 30 : William Morley elected Senior Councillor in place of C. L. Morley, promoted. 1815, August 28 : James Dale elected Junior Councillor in place of John Sterland, deceased. September 26 : Henry Enfield elected Town Clerk^ in place of George Coldham, deceased. 1815-6 Mayor : Charles Lomas Morley. Sheriffs : Richard Hopper, junior, and Thomas Wakefield. Chamberlains : George Gill and James Roger Allen. Aldermen : John Ashwell, Edward Swann, John Allen, Wright Coldham, William \Mlson. Senior Council : John Collishaw, Robert Summers, William Huthwaite, John Fellows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas C. Smith, Joseph H. Lowe, Cornelius Huthwaite, John H. Barber, Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, John Stone, William Hickling, \Mlliam Morley. Junior Council : John James, Richard Hooton, James Lee, Lewis Allsopp, Martin Roe, James Dale. Coroners : W. Wells and H. Enfield. Bridgemasters : W. Coldham and W. 1 He did not take the oath till September 29, at the end of his year of office as sheriff. 2 In the list of votes, a note by the name of Thomas Richards reads : "Dont \"ote — & says he has another Person to propose & proposes Samuel Bullock at the Leenside — & It is by the Direction of this jMeeting ordered to be entered as a Memorandum upon the Proceedings thereof that the said Samuel Bullock not being an Alderman is not Eligible to the Office of Mayor and that no Vote can be taken for him". 3 The Hall book memorandum of his election which, in the case of other office- holders, would be signed by the Tovm Clerk, is signed by the Mayor, 3 Aldermen, 13 Senior Councillors, 4 Junior Councillors, and the Chamberlains. He held office till 1845. 468 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM Wilson. Schoolwardens : E. Swann and J. Allen. Clerk to the Sheriffs and Steward of the Court of Record : William Hurst. 1815, November i : Henry Enfield appointed Steward of the Courts Baron and Courts Leet of the Manor. 1816, July 31 : John Houseman Barber elected Alderman in place of J. Bates, deceased. Jonathan Dunn elected Coroner in place of W. Wells, deceased. August 14 : Octavius Thomas Oldknow elected Senior Councillor in place of J. H. Barber, promoted. 1816-7 Mayor : William Wilson. Sheriffs : George Gill and James Roger Allen. Chamberlains : Calverle}' Huish and Alfred Thomas Fellows. Aldermen : John Ashwell, Edward Swann, John Allen, Charles L. Morley, John H. Barber. Senior and Junior Council as at end of 1815-6. Coroners : Henry Enfield and Jonathan Dunn. Bridgemasters : W. Wilson and C. L. Morley. Schoolwardens as in 1815-6. Steward of the Courts Baron and Courts Leet of the Manor : H. Enfield. 1817, February 7 : Thomas C. Smith and John Stone elected Aldermen in place of W''. Coldham and E. Swann, both deceased ; both declined to serve. ]May 30 : Isaac Woolley and William Soars elected Aldermen. June 5 : Richard Hopper, junior, and Thomas Wakefield elected Senior Councillors in place of C. Huthwaite and J. H. Lowe, both deceased. 1817-8 Mayor : John Houseman Barber. Sheriffs : Calverley Huish and Alfred Thomas Fellows. Chamberlains : John Theaker and Nathaniel Barnsdall. Aldermen : John Ash well, John Allen, William Wilson, Charles L. Morley, Isaac W^oolley, William Soars. Senior Council : John Collishaw, Robert Summers, William Huthwaite, John FeUows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas C. Smith Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, John Stone, William Hickling, William Morley, Octavius T. Oldknow, Richard Hopper, junior, Thomas Wakefield. Junior Council as in 1815-6. Coroners as in 1816-7. Bridgemasters :^ C. L. Morley and J. H. Barber. Schoolwardens : J. Allen and O. T. Oldknow. 1818-9 Mayor : Isaac Woolle}-. Sheriffs : John Theaker and Nathaniel Barnsdall. Chamberlains : John Huish and Samuel Deverih. Aldermen as in 1817-8, with J. H. Barber in place of I. Woolley. Senior Council as in 1817-8, except J. Stone. Junior Council as in 1815-6. Coroners as in 1816-7. Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 1817-8. 1819, April 5 : Thomas Richards elected Senior Councillor in place of J. Stone, deceased. 1819-20 Mayor : William Soars. Sheriffs : John Huish and Samuel Deverill. ^ Henceforward distinguished as Senior and Junior. RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 469 Chamberlains : Robert Seals and Charles Haywood Homer. Aldermen as in 1817-8, with J. H. Barber in place of W. Soars. Senior Council : Robert Summers, William Huthwaite, John Fellows, Edward Chatteris, Thomas Pepper, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas C. Smith, Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, William Hickling, William Morley, O. T. Oldknow, Richard Hopper, junior, Thomas Wakefield, Thomas Richards. Junior Council as in 1815-6. Coroners as in 1816-7. Bridgemasters : J. H. Barber and W. Soars. Schoolwardens : O. T. Oldknow and W. Wilson. 1819, November 10 : William Hurst elected Senior Councillor in place of John Collishaw, deceased. 1820-1 Mayor : John Ash well. Sheriffs : Robert Seals and Charles Haywood Homer. Chamberlains : John Heard and \Mlliam Roworth. Aldermen as in 1 81 7-8, with J. H. Barber in place of J. Ash well. Senior Council as at end of 1819-20. Junior Council as in 1815-6. Coroners as in 1816-7. Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 1819-20. 1 82 1, September 24 ; Octavius Thomas Oldknow elected Alderman in place of I. Woolley, resigned. September 26 : Edward Staveley, John Stevens Howitt, Nathaniel Barnsdall and Samuel Deverill elected Senior Councillors in place of E. Chatteris, deceased, O. T. Oldknow, promoted, and R. Summers and T. Pepper, resigned. 1821-2 Mayor : Charles Lomas Morley. Sheriffs : John Heard and William Roworth. Chamberlains : John Wells and Samuel Wilson. Aldermen : John Ashwell, John Allen, William \\'ilson, John H. Barber, William Soars, Octavius T. Oldknow. Senior Council : William Huthwaite, John Fellows, Joseph Hurst, Thomas Wylde, Nathaniel Need, Thomas C. Smith, Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, William Hickling, William Morley, Richard Hopper, Thomas Wakefield, Thomas Richards, William Hurst, Edward Stavelev, John Stevens Howitt, Nathaniel Barnsdall, Samuel Deverill. Junior Council : John James, Richard Hooton, James Lee, Lewis Allsopp, Martin Roe, James Dale. Coroners : H. Enfield and J. Dunn. Bridge- masters : W. Soars and S. Deverill. Schoohvardens : W. Wilson and J. Ashwell. Clerk to the Sheriffs (i.e.. Under Sheriff) and Steward of the Court of Record : Nicholas Charles Hurst. 1822-3 Mayor : Octavius Thomas Oldknow. Sheriffs : John Wells and Samuel Wilson. Chamberlains : Henry Leaver and Thomas Guilford. Aldermen as in 1821-2, with C. L. ]\Iorley in place of O. T. Oldknow. Senior and Junior Council, Coroners, Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 182 1-2. Sheriffs' Clerk and Steward of the Court of Record : William Hurst. 1822, December 23 : Samuel Deverill elected Alderman in place of J. Ashwell, resigned. 1823, January i : Edward Allatt Swann and James Roger Allen elected Senior Councillors in place of N. Need, resigned, and S. 470 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM DeveriU, promoted. May 20 : Alfred Thomas Fellows elected Senior Council- lor in place of J. Fellows, deceased. August 28 : Kirke Swann elected Senior Councillor in place of E. A. Swann, deceased. 1823-4 Mayor : William Wilson. Sheriffs : Henry Leaver and Thomas Guilford. Chamberlains : Francis Hart, junior, and James Fellows. Aldermen : John Allen, Charles L. Morley, John H. Barber, William Soars, Octavius T. Oldknow, Samuel Deverill. Senior Council : William Huthwaite, Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Thomas C. Smith, Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, Wilham Hickling, William Morley, Richard Hopper, Thomas Wakefield, Thomas Richards, William Hurst, Edward Staveley, John S. Howitt, Nathaniel Barnsdall, James R. Allen, Alfred T. Fellows, Kirke Swann. Junior Council and Coroners as in 182 1-2. Bridgemasters : S. Deverill and N. Barnsdall. Schoolwardens : O. T. Oldknow and T. Wakefield. Clerk to the Sheriffs and Steivard of the Court of Record : Nicholas Charles Hurst. 1824-5 Mayor : Samuel Deverill. Sheriffs : Francis Hart, junior, and James Fellows. Chamberlains : William Walker and Samuel Henry Swann. Aldermen as in 1823-4, with W. Wilson in place of S. Deverill. Senior Council as in 1823-4, except W. Huthwaite. Junior Council'^ and Coroners as in 1 82 1 -2. Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 1823-4. Clerk to the Sheriffs and Steward of the Court of Record : William Hurst 2. 1825, March 2 : Charles Haywood Homer and Henry Leaver elected Senior Councillors in place of W. Huthwaite and W. Hickling, both deceased. 1825-6 Mayor : John Houseman Barber. Sheriffs : W'illiam Walker and Samuel Henry Swann. Chamberlains : Thomas Shipman and William Enfield. Aldermen as in 1823-4, with W^ Wilson in place of J. H. Barber. Senior Council as at end of 1824-5. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1821-2. Bridgemasters : N. Barnsdall and O. T. Oldknow. Schoolwardens : T. Wakefield and C. L. Morley. 1826-7 Mayor : John Allen. Sheriffs : Thomas Shipman and William Enfield. Chamberlains : Christopher Swann and Samuel Hollins. Aldermen as in 1823-4, with W. Wilson in place of J. Allen. Senior Council : Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Thomas C. Smith, Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, William Morley, Richard Hopper, Thomas Wakefield, Thomas Richards, William Hurst, Edward Staveley, John Stevens Howitt, Nathaniel Barnsdall, James R. Allen, Alfred T. Fellows, Kirke Swann, Henry Leaver, Charles Haywood Homer. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1821-2. Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 1825-6. 1 From 9 June, 1825, Lewis AUsopp added "Lovvdhani" to his surname. 2 Until 1835. RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM 47 1 1827-8 Mayor : William Soars. Sheriffs : Kirke Swann and Samuel HoUins. Chamberlains : Nathaniel Barnsdall, junior, and Henrv Homer. Aldermen : John Allen, William Wilson, Charles L. Morley, John H. Barber, Octavius T. Oldknow, Samuel Deverill. Senior Council as in 1826-7. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1821-2. Bridgemasters : O. T. Oldknow and John S. Howitt. Schoolwardens : C. L. Morlev and H. Leaver. 1828-9 Mayor : Charles Lomas Morley. Sheriffs : Nathaniel Barnsdall, junior, and Henry Homer. Chamberlains : William Cartledge and Robert Davison. Aldermen as in 1827-8, with W. Soars in place of C. L. Morley. Senior Council as in 1826-7. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1821-2. Bridge- masters and Schoolwardens as in 1827-8. 1829-30 Mayor : Octavius Thomas Oldknow. Sheriffs : William Cartledge and Robert Davison. Chamberlains : Thomas Allen and Richard Gresham Barber. Aldermen : John Allen, William Wilson, Charles L. Morley, John H. Barber, William Soars, Samuel Deverill. Senior Council as in 1826-7. Junior Council and Coroners as in 1821-2. Bridgemasters : J. S. Howitt and T. Wakefield. Schoolwardens : H. Leaver and W. Soars. 1830, March 23 : William Roworth elected Senior Councillor in place of T. C. Smith, resigned. September 7 : Thomas Guilford elected Senior Councillor in place of C. H. Homer, resigned. 1830-1 Mayor : William Wilson. Sheriffs : Thomas Allen and Richard Gresham Barber. Chamberlains : Francis Leaver and John Harrison. Aldermen as in 1823-4. Senior Council : Joseph Heath, Thomas Wylde, Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, William Morley, Richard Hopper, Thomas Wakefield, Thomas Richards, William Hurst, Edward Staveley, John S. Howitt, Nathaniel Barnsdall, James R. Allen, Alfred T. Fellows, Kirke Swann, Henry Leaver, William Roworth, Thomas Guilford. Junior Council : John James, Richard Hooton, James Lee, Lewis Allsopp Lowdham, Martin Roe, James Dale. Coroners : H. Enfield and J. Dunn. Bridgemasters and School- wardens as in 1829-30. 1831, August 17 : Henrv Homer elected Senior Councillor in place of J. Heath resigned. 1831-2 Mayor : John Houseman Barber. Sheriffs : Thomas Guilford and John Harrison. Chamberlains : John Rogers and George Harvey. Aldermen : John Allen, \\'illiam Wilson, Charles L. Morley, William Soars, Octavius T. Oldknow, Samuel Deverill. Senior Council as at end of 1830-1. Junior 472 RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM Council ajid Coroners as in 1830-1. Bridgemasters : T. \\^akefield and W. Roworth. Schoolwardens : W. Soars and N. Barnsdall. 1832, April 27 : John Heard elected Alderman in place of J. Allen, de- ceased. August 15 : Samuel Roberts, junior, elected Jtinior Councillor in place of R. Hooton, deceased. 1832-3 Mayor : John Heard. Sheriffs : John Rogers and George Harvey. Chamberlains : Thomas Roberts, senior, and Thomas Bishop, junior. Aldermen : \^'illiam Wilson, Charles L. Morley, John H. Barber, William Soars, Octavius T. Oldknow, Samuel Deverill. Senior Council as at end of 1830-1. Junior Council : John James, James Lee, Lewis Allsopp Lowdham, Martin Roe, James Dale, Samuel Roberts, junior. Coroners as in 1830-1. Bridgemasters and Schoolwardens as in 1831-2. 1833-4 Mayor : William Soars. Sheriffs : Thomas Roberts, senior, and Thomas Bishop, junior. Chamberlains : Charles Leavers and John Birkhead. Alder- men as in 1832-3, with J. Heard in place of W. Soars. Senior Council as at end of 1830-1. Junior Council as in 1832-3. Coroners as in 1830-1. Bridge- masters : W. Roworth and H. Leaver. Schoolwardens : N. Barnsdall and J. Heard. 1833, November 19 : William Roworth elected Alderman in place of W. Wilson, deceased. 1834, April 15 : John Wells and Samuel Hollins elected Senior Councillors in place of W. Roworth, promoted, and X. Barnsdall, deceased. September 13 : John Wells elected Alderman in place of J. H. Barber, resigned. September 18 : William Enfield and Robert Davison elected Senior Councillors in place of T. Wvlde, deceased, and J. Wells, promoted. 1834-5 Mayor : Charles Lomas Morley. Recorder : Lord Holland. Sheriffs : Charles Leavers and John Birkhead. Chamberlains : Henry Moses Wood and George Bacon. Aldermen : William Soars, Octavius T. Oldknow, Samuel Deverill, John Heard, William Roworth, John Wells. Senior Council : Henry Enfield, Jonathan Dunn, William Morlev, Richard Hopper, Thomas Wakefield, Thomas Richards, William Hurst, Edward Staveley, John S. Howitt, James R. Allen, Alfred T. Fellows, Kirke Swann, Henry Leaver, Thomas Guilford, Henry Homer, Samuel Hollins, William Enfield, Robert Davison. Junior Council : John James, James Lee, Martin Roe, James Dale, Samuel Roberts, junior. Coroners : H. Enfield and J. Dunn. Bridge- masters : W. Roworth and H. Leaver. Schoolwardens : J. Heard and J. R. Allen. Clerk to the Sheriffs and Steward oj the Court of Record : William Hurst. Steward of the Courts Baron and Courts Leet of the Manor : Henrv Enfield. 1835, January 30 : Edmund Percy elected Junior Councillor in place of Lewis Allsopp Lowdham, resigned. INDEX RECORDS OF THE BOROUGH OF NOTTINGHAM VOL. VIII: 1800-1835 INDEX Abbott, John 83 Accidents 104, 143, 1S9, 203-204, 208, 210, 237, 257, 272, 354 Accounts 8-9, 13-18, 23-24, 28, 31-32, 93, 215-216, 284-286, 334- 338, 356, 444-445 See also Chamberlains' accounts, etc. Acomb, William Acton, William Actor, destitute Adams, Bennett Adderly, John Adelaide, Queen Agistments Ainsworth, Mr. Air-traps for gaol Alcock, William Aldercar, Derbyshire Aldermen 8, 13, : 276 294 60-61 390 38 91 395 3^4 157 135 422 26 s 267 279 29 58 164 196 449 463-472 24-^5 303 448 25. 50-54. 89, 122, — celebrate Coronation — commissioners for income tax ... — directors of House of Industry... — elections of 69-70, 72, 93-99, — junior — leaseholders — list of — magistrates — resignation — • schoohvardens Aldermen's Parts. Site of new County Hall, Trent Bridge ; formerly (i) Hethbethstener, (2) Over or Upper Trent Close in, 206, 345, 365 Aldridge, George 355 Ale 28, 37, 232, 241, 339 Alehouses. See Public houses Alfreton Turnpike Road 213,278, 311. 453 Alien bill ... ... ... ... 309 Alister, J. ... ... ... ...416 Allen, Mr. ... ... ... ... 455 — (Allin), Edward ... ... 147-148 — James Roger 208-209, 309. 338, 380, 432, 451, 467-472 — John, sr. 22-24, 31, 57-60, 65, 68, 71, 74, 114, 135, 157, 190, 205, 214, 264, 267, 277, 279, 289, 291, 294, 317, 322, 345, 347, 352, 354. 374. 380, 394. 4e>3-472 Allen, John, jr — Richard — Thomas Allinson, W. Alliott, Rev Allsopp, Mr 186-187, 5- - 387, Richard 142. 207 ... 223, — Lewis (L.A. Lowdham) 54, 64, 69-70, 73, 102, n.i, 177, 217, 228-231, 236-237, 465 — Thomas ... ... ... 148 Almond, George, sr. ... ... 67 • jr. — Rev. Robert White Almshouses for old burgesses Alsebrooke, John Alvey, William America Amicable societv- See Friendly societies Amos, Andrew Anatomy, Schools of Angel Row ... 117, 226, 265 Angle Yard. Off Plumptre Street Annesley (Annessly) Hall Annual committee 1-2, 21-22, 30 39-40, 44, 52-54, 59-61, 80, 86-8g 102, H3, 125, n. I, 170-173, 177 179-180, 213, 2ig, 227, 229, 233- 235, 264, 279, 289, 293, 308, 319- 320, 326, 333, 345, 348, 350-351. 362, 366-368, 372-373, 376, 378- 379. 393-395. 398-400, 409, 414- 415, 431, 433, Annuities, pensions ix, 31, 68, 69, n. I, 79, 202, 207, 214, 227, 239, 258, 276, 288, 325, 333, 337, 365, 392, 397, 408-409, 413-415. Anonymous letters, etc. 105, 123- 124, 188, Apothecary to gaol ... Appeals, legal 6O-67, 256, 284 Appleby Apprehension of offenders ... 306, Apprentices, apprenticeship 19, 23, 28, 49, 58, n. I, 118-120, 122-123, Aqueducts ... 125, 331-332, Arbitration ... 164-165,167-170, Archdeacon of Notts. Archer, — , butcher ... — William ... Area of Nottingham Arkwright, Richard, jr. 467 n. 2 471 416 -208 274 472 149 , 82 67 391 407 403 328 161 442 438 460 198 145 450 444 226 77 286 306 317 223 452 308 265 85 436 viii 136 476 INDEX Armfield, Joseph ... 256, 344-345 Armitage, John ...S3, 176, n. 2, 354 — Joseph, sr. 80, S2-83, 176. 192, 206, 216, 245 jr 176 Arms (heraldic) 197, 200-201, 298, 35^. 401 — (weapons) : for miUtia . . . 29-30 for pohce ... 133, 197. 4-i Armstrong, Rev. Henry \\iniam deed " 418 — (Armstone), WiUiam ... 306-307 Army, standing ... ... 205, 214 See also MiUtary service MiUtia Regiments Soldiers Arnold ... 20, 50, 148, 265, 317, 418 Artaud, William ... ... 196, 209 Artichokes (Three Artichokes), Pepper Street 38 Ascot, Mr 390 Ascot races ... ... ... ... 399 Ash, Mr. 130 — Robert ... ... 355 — Thomas ... ... ... ... i n. i, 463-472 — William ... ... 443, 470, 472 Engine House, fire ... ... 221, 316 water engine at bottom of Finkhill Street Entire land Epidemics Epperstone paper-mill Estates, Corporation • III, 350 58, 62, 432 ... 410 ... 319 12-13, 32, 39- 49, 89, 102, 165-166, 172, 185 206-207, 380, 428 See also Bridge estate ; Chamber estate ; Lambley estate ; School estate Europe ... 45, 178, 182-183, 309 Evans, Mr. ... ... ... 130, 199 Evison, Mary ... ... ... 227, 288 — Thomas ... ... 192, 215, 288 Exchange 114, 182-187, 196-197, 208, 213, 223, 228, 237, 254, 297, 299, 304. 329. 339. 355. 364. 386, 395. 427. 444 — as assembly rooms ... ... 185 — ballroom ... ... ... ...319 — banqueting room ... ... 20 — building accounts 215-216, 298 — buildings under ... ... 81-82 — carved chimneypieces ... ... 238 — clock 362, 374-375. 386, n. 2, 396 — fire-proof room ... ... ... 456 — frontage ... ... 192, 258 — gallery ... • •-. ••• ■■■ 238 — gas lights 283, 298 — keys 237 — lamps ... ... ... ... 3 — Long Room 30, 353 — music gallery ... ... ... 209 — newsroom ... 20, 184-185 — nomination stage ... 387, 419 — piazza ... ... ... ... 184 — receipts from rooms 325. 336, 338, 347. 352 — strong room ... ... 195-196 Exchange Alley ... 221, 355, 397 See also Shoe Booths — improvement committee — Ward Exchequer Excise books ... — officers Execution drop Executioner Executions Exhibitions 215-216 457 280 268 317-319 ... 402 306 306, 340, 403, 458 191, n. I, 318, 329, 353 Exporting machinery 274-275 Eyre, Rev. John — William ... F Factories. See Mills Factory Commission ... 422- Fairs 53, 103, 128, 224, 239, 293, 367, See also Goose Fair Fancote, James Fann, Augustine Far Coppice ... See also Coppice — Trent Nook See also Trent Nook Close Farborough, — Fatpans Fawcitt, Major Fawkes, F. Fee farm rent ... 70, 280, 326, Fees 322-323. 3^5. 328, 337. 357. 366-367, 399, 428, 446- Fell, Mr 148, 158. Fellows, Mr — Alfred Thomas 220-221, 312, 361, 375. 468, 470 — E. S — James 312, 423, — John 12,22,57,101,291,295,463 — John Michael ... ... 174, — Mellor & Hart, Messrs., bankers Felons' goods forfeited Fencing and railing 2, 33, 40-41, 61, 117, 218, 230, 261, 290, 321, 365, Ferguson, Sir Ronald Crauford Ferries ... Fever Hospital ... ... 18, Fewing or feying the Leen, etc 125-126, 261, Fidler, John ... Field reeve ... ... ... 194 Fields, common 38, 48-49, 58, 62, 69, 73. 90, 103, 172-173, 177, 194- 195, 233-234, 245, 375, 399, 407. 410-412, 15th Regiment of Hussars ... 52nd Regiment (later 2nd Battn. Oxfordshire Light Infantry) ... Finance viii, 13-18, 39, 64, 165 — Committee ... 64, 324, 334 Fines 373, 399, Finkhill Street. Now south end of Walnut Tree Lane iii, 321, Fire engines, hoses, etc. 112, 198, — insurance companies — -irons ^65 68 423 425 80 I 12 453 452 134 3 199 416 424 ■447 162 37 •472 410 470 ■470 467 235 440 435 386 436 452 427 195 441 395 271 166 338 428 109, — plug — -proof boxes — — room ... Fireworks Fish Market ... Fisher, Martha Fisher Gate Fishing Fitzwalter, Thomas . Flagging river banks Flags 316 112 199 44 ... 402 456 3-4, 74, 182, 210 115 ... 104 81, 86, 444 97 209, 238, 298 12, 61 364 240, 251-252, 299, 486 INDEX Flamboys Flawford Fleaks ... Fleet Street, London Fletcher, Charles — Wilham ... Fletcher Gate Flewitt, Samuel Flood marks ... — road 39-40, 170 bridge Floods ... Flour ... Flude, John 3 77, n. I ... 68 143. 152 ... 384 ••• 352 62, 316 229, n. I, 245, 324, 376-377. 429 278 60-61 I, 78-79 224, 241 Flying Horse, Poultry ... ... 175 FoUers, John 86 Food prices 127, 135, 176, 287, 315, 387 — stalls 236 Footprints compared ... ... 306 Forest, The 28, 40, 44, 51, 54, 59, 114, 199, 221, 224, 230, 262, 300, 311, 344-345. 362, n. I, 363, 397, 412, 414, 441 — Street 345 — ■ windmills ... ... 54, 403 Forfeited goods ... ... ... 441 Forgery ... 174, 198, 242-245 Forks ... ... ... ... ... log Forrest, Rev. John Challand 50, 383 Fortune teller ... ... ... 38 45th Regiment ... ... ... 103 Foster, — ... ... ... ... 85 — Samuel ... ... ... ...319 Fowl market ... ... ... ... 341 Fowler, C. ... ... ... ... 416 Fox, Charles James 25, 45, 277-278, 313 — Francis ... ... ... 245, 289 — Samuel 176-177, 284, 294, 393- 394, 410, 443 — William ... ... ... 173, 176 Fox Lane. Bottom part of Wood- borough Road 163, 320, 324, 330 Foxcroft, Alexander ... ... ...257 Frame-breaking 132, 140, 149-150, 187-188, 222-224, 230 Frames, stocking or lace 142-143, 146, 254, 270, 316-317, 431, n. 3 Frameworkknitters 252-254, 270, 308, 397, n. I — • papers ... ... vii, 137-163, 223 — Union ... ... vii, 137-163, 188 France, King of ... ... ... 305 — country ... 26, 131-132, 182, 187, n. 2. 273-274 Franks, John Fern ... ... 5, n. 2 Frearson, J. ... ... ... ... 416 — Joseph 443 Tree School ix, 40, 49-56, 59, 64, 69, 71, 78-79, 88, 122, 127, 170, 173, 179. 263-264, 269-270, 281-283, 299, 304. 358-360, 364, 378-385. 393, 406, 408-409, 414, 420, 430, 433-434. 436, 439-44^ 448-451. 453 Free School assistant writing master 439-440, 442-443 Free School headmaster ix, 50-54, 69, 78, 79, n. I, 127, 261-263, 304. 323 358-360, 378-380, 383-385. 406, 408-409, 413-414, 417-418, 429-430, 433-434. 439-441. 449-450 — — ■ usher ix, 52-54, 69, 78-79, 127, 263-264, 304, 323, 358-360, 366, 378-380, 383-385. 393. 429- 431, 440, 449-450 — — writing master 184, 360, 378- 379. 382, 384, 388. 393, 399-401. 439-440, 443, n. I, 449-450 Freedom of borough : applications for 396 — — ■ — • offered 1-2, 19, 44-45, 79, 121, 178, 294-297, 353 proposed ... ... ... 265 — purchased 40, 219-220, 324. 351-352 qualifications for 19, 23, 49, 89, 119 refused 19, 353 See also Burgesses Freeholders i.x, 11, 49 172-173. 177. 293-294, 410- 412 .. 86 6, 242 Freeman, Thomas Freemasons Freemen. See Burgesses Freeschool Close ... ... ... 449 — Lane. Now Dame Agnes Street 80, 206 French Revolutionary War ... 3, n. 2 French silver (coins) ... ... ... 221 Friar Lane ... ... ... ...117 Friday market ... ... 423, 438 Friendly Societies 6, 35-36, 38, 67, 175. 242, 364 Frost, John ... ... ... ... 345 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 79 — William 355 Fruit Market ... ... ... ... 115 Fryer, Mr. ... ... ... ... 144 Funerals ... 41, 45, 312-315. 387 Furniture loq-iio, 186, 199-200, 271-272 G Gadsby, John ... ... ... 194 Gagging Act 139 Gainsborough ... ... ... ... 386 Gainsley, — ... ... ... ... 425 Gallows. Near junction of Mansfield Road and Forest Road ... 453 — Hill ... ... 44, 402, n. I — House 126-127 Gamble, Christopher ... ... 191 Gambling ... ... ... ... 241 Games. See Bagatelle : Cricket ; Long bullets ; Shinny Gamston Gaol, County ... 6, 27, n. 2, 197, — New. Adjoining House of Cor- rection 350-351. 357-358, 365. 372, 422, — Town. Part of the Guildhall, Weekday Cross viii, 27, n. 2, 28, 66-67, 197. 199, 230-232, 242. 255-257. 306, 317, 189 369 455 455 INDEX 487 135 77 253 393 114 231 109 241 340 109 -423 428 115 404 204 202 Gaol, Town: air-traps — — apothecary chapel ... ... 208, — — chaplain 46-47, 76, 240-241, 273, 384, — — new site proposed 108-109, 113 — — purification ... rebuilding ... ... 107 — — tracts for ... ... 240 treadmill ... ... 339 unsatisfactory ... 106 Gaoler 27-28, 42, 47, 66, 67, n. 2 75, 90, 105, 202, 230-232, 306 340, 420, 42 Gaols ... Gardeners' market ... ... 44 Gardiner, Colonel Cooper Garner, Adam Garton, Thomas Gas lighting, gas works 227-229 232, 238-239, 253-254, 283, 298 313, 362, 398, 402, 429, 435 Gaskill, John ... ... 74, 137 Gawthorne, Mrs. ... 180-181, 206 Gedling, Micah 81 — William, butcher ... ... 83 Gee, Thomas ... ... ... ... 361 Geesing, R. ... ... ... ... 84 Gell, Joseph 335 Gellestrope, Elizabeth 102, n. 2, 229, n.i Gellestrope's almshouses, Back Lane (formerly Barker Gate, q.v.) 431. General elections. See Elections — Hospital (Infirmary) 2, n. 2, 29, 44, 105-106, 232-235, 264, 266, 268, 277, 316, 340, 367, Generous Briton public house George III, King 18, 23, 39, 100, 104, 112, — IV, King 263, 279, 289, 345- • 346, 350, 382. See also Prince Regent George, — George and Dragon, Boot Lane (Milton Street) — Street Germans, subscription for Germany Gibson, John ... — William ... Gibson's Close Giddy, Davies Giles, Joseph Gill, George 208-209, — John — Robert ... Gillborn, William Gilliflower Hill Glasgow Glaskin, Thomas Glass roof for Shambles Glasshouse. In Wheeler Gate 20, — Lane or Street 93, 138, 142, 258. 4'>. 189, 366, 156, 14 443 . 4<'7 44-5 ■ 81 -82, III, 146 148 451 382 328 ^63 3-^7 41O 77 n. 1 180 n. I 258 376 206 160 355 -468 316 44« 41 320 -149 19 355 427 Globe ... ... ... ... ... 418 Globe Coffee House, London 132, 158 Globes for Free School ... ... 127 Gloucester ... ... ... ... 201 Gloves ... ... ... ... 146 Godalming ... ... ... 143, 145 Goddard, William 88, 178 Godfrey, Edward Smith ... ... 252 Godfrey's cordial ... ... ... 370 Goethe, J. W. von. Sorrows of Werter 364 Golden Fleece, Water Lane ... 390 — Lion, Stoney Street ... 221, n. i Goldsmith, Oliver : books by 269-270, 364 Good Woman, Carter Gate Goodacre, Robert Goodall, Edmund — John — Robert — Thomas Goodburn, Thomas 48, Goodman, John — S Goods and chattels Goodwin, Thomas ... 240 5, n. 2 83 83 340 ... 225 172-173. 246, 407-408 85 85 109-110 76 Goose Fair 53, 103, 239, 293, 353, n. i, 357. 360, 390, 424, 438 — Gate 87, 355-356, 400 Gooseham Hill (Woodborough Road) 124, 163 Gorden, R. ... ... ... ... 416 Gotham ... ... ... ... 84 Governor of House of Correction ... 458 See also Keeper . . . Gowns for Sheriffs ... ... ... 182 Grady, R. ... ... ... ... 401 Graefer (Graffer), Charles ... ... 225 Graham, Thomas, Baron Lynedoch 305 Grain. See Corn Grand Junction Canal ... ... 102 Grand Jury 8, 33, 42, 76, 106, 108, 221, 365 — larceny. See Thefts Granger, John ... ... ... 437 Grantham Canal ... iir, 394, 452 Gratton, William ... ... ■•.131 Gratuities 52-54, 76, 79, n. i, 282, 325, 352, 360, 366, 377, 381, 398- 399, 429. 445. 449-450 — Richard ... ... ^^i. ... 154 Great or passage toll ' 293, 366, 424 — Yarmouth ... 151 Greeks defeating Turk ... 329 Green, — ... 87 — Mrs. ... 318 — Mrs. Henry ... 31 — Henry, sr. ... 31 — — jr. 2, 463 — John, cotton mere hant :o3, 215, 245. },^^5 fwk. ... ... 147 — Samuel ... 283 Greensmith, — '45. '47 -148. 153 — George 20-21 488 INDEX Cireenwich pensioner Gregory, John, Corporation tenant Quaker — Robert 59. Gregory's Buildings, Woolpack Lane 136 Gresham, Mr. — Mrs. Gretton, Thomas Greyfriar(s) Gate 3W 86 176 307 5. n- I '4. 304. 103, 34^3, 179- 362, 39 Griffin, J. C. ... Ground rents ... Grundy, Ann ... — Edward ... Guard House. Near Leen Bridge -39. 37^-373. 376 Guildhall (Town Hall), Weekday Cross 3, 55-56, 104, 106, no 113-114, 182, 213, 252, 298, 313 339 432 226 191 367 316 77 365 79 377 326 246 196 456 422 208 221 41 456 "7 398, 469-472 102 84 44 140 147 -'44 — clock — council room — gallery — prisoner's box — steps — weathercock Guilford, Thomas Gumley, Leics. Gunn, — Gunpowder for blasting Guns. See Arms (weapon Gunthorp(e) Gurney, Joseph Gwynne, Mr. ... H Hadden, Alexander — John ... ... ... 256, Haines, Robert Halifax — Lane Chapel •••5, n. i, 284, — Place ... ... ... 316, Haling path ... Hall, F. H. ... — Samuel, butcher ... S3, — — of Basford — Thomas ... ... 1 73, — William ... Hall. See Council ; Guildhall Hall books ^, 1^-17, 73, 299, 361, Hallam, E. \.. ' — Joseph ... ... ... 82, Handbills 25, 73, 75, 132, 134, 149, 165-166, 224, 299, 340, 369, 404, 421, Handley, Robert Hanley's almshouses, Stoney Street 396, Hannah, Matthew ... ... 93, Hansard & Co. Harding, Rev. William 240-241, 253, Hardstaff, Gossage & Co., Messrs. Hardy. John, Maypole Narrow Marsh — R •213 262 204 65 432 n. 2 278 294 354 466 294 422 402 416 403 455 204 432 258 174 265 130 133 80 8:5 Hare Court or Yard, Mount Street 415. Harmstone, — , jr. Harper, Joseph Harpham's garden Harrington, John — Joseph Harrison, — , bellfounder — Mr., Government solicitor — John — Mrs. Samuel Harrod, William Hart, — , banker — Edmund, cordwainer — Fellows and Company — Francis, jr. Hartley, James Hartwell, Robert Harvey, — — George — Joseph Hats Hatton Garden magistrates Haughton Street Hawking Hawkley. William Hawksley. Mr. — John — Thomas ... Hav Haye, W. Hayne, Thomas Hazard, Charles Headboroughs Healand, Robert Health, Board of — public Heard, John 283, 40 429, 432, 443, 451, Hearson, George Heath, John ... — Joseph 30, 43, 49, 230, 395, 397. 437. 463 Heathcoat and Boden's factory, Loughborough Heathcoat's patent Hedderley, Mr. — Samuel ... ■ Heeley, Edmund Hell Closes. Between King's Meadow and the Canal, opposite Park Hermitage Hemm, John Peck ... 184, 366, 378, Hemstock's lodging house ... Hen Cross. At the east end of the Poultry. Demolished 1800. Hengler, Mrs. Henson, — , of Basford — Mr. — Gravener vii, 75-76, 152, 154-1^3. ^23, 225 — Martha — William ... Herbert, Rev. George — Thomas ... Hermit S(]uare, Sneinton 421 386, ^57. 26-27, 104, 401, 4: 139, 126, 21S, 158. 162 279 400, , 409-410. 4()i, 46<), 432 -422 431 343 80 80 n. 2 161 471 311 n. 2 235 178 445 470 209 294 457 -472 81 105 143 330 40 140 127 130 I 323 416 -163 76 ■280 33 420 \-iii 472 403 106 -471 274. 275. n. I 2 28 «3 209 247 388 189 ■ ■• 154 ... 242 137. 142- 242 273. 3«9 ■ •• 273 275. n. 2 ... 265 ••• 443 364, n. I INDEX 489 Hermitage, Sneinton Herrings for poor Herts, B Hetherington, J. Hewson, Thomas Hicklin & Co. — John Hickhng, Mrs. Wilham ... 346- — WiUiam, Corporation tenant ... councillor 20, 31, 249, 295, 346-347, 463-464, 466- Hickling, Notts. Hides and skins market Hidewell. T Higgins, Fanny High (or Chief) Constable viii, 27-28, 117, 175, 188-190, 200-201, 210, 224, 240-241, 243, 272, 279-280, 299-300, 306, 328, 340-341, — Cross. On site of Welbeck Ter- race, east side of Mansfield Road • — — Close ... — Pavement ... ... 2, 62, — Street ... 115, 300, 393- Highway rate 34, 36, 66, 106, 212, 300, 317-318, — robbery ... Highways See Assessments ; Over- seers of highways ; Roads ; Sur- veyors of highwaj-s Hilditch, John Frederick Hill, — — John — Rowland, 1st Viscount Hinckley (Hinkly), Leics. ... 141, Hind, John Hine, Jonathan Hinkley, Wilham Hoatham, Mary Hobhouse, John Cam, Baron Broughton de Gyfford 312-314, Hockley ... 37, S7-88, 203, 365, — mill .... 423, Hodgkinson, Richard Hodson, Edward ... ... 5, Hogg, James ... Holbrook, John 193, 213, 257, Holland, Mr — Henry Richard \assall Fox, 3rd Baron vii, 100, 104, 211, 247, 259-260, 273, 277-278, 289-291, 346, 394, 405-406, 442, 466, — John Holland (Netherlands) ... i8g, Holland House, Kensington 259, Hollins, Henry 13-18, 43, 51, 55, 64, 72, 101, 173, 177, 191, ^94. 4f>3 — Samuel 343- 34,5. 47° Hollow Stone ... Hollows, The. Standard Hill and St. James's Terrace 2, n. 2, Holme Lane ... — Pierrepont ■ Troop of Notts. Yeomany Cavalry 45- 1 302 421 443 456 421 347 81 470 85 351 416 276 458 88 453 1 10 394 327 306 106 204 355 305 161 286 308 458 176 455 444 n. 4 288 416 278 3" 47^ 416 n. 1 -77 46b 472 231 276 111 ^65 Holmes, John ... ... ... 328 — Sarah ... ... ... ... 80 Holt, Rev. George ... ... ... 418 Holy Alliance ... ... ... 309 Holyhead ... ... ... ■•• 151 Home Secretary 7, 36, 132, n. 2, 139, 149, 155. 187-188, 230, 259- 260, 309, 397, 423, 438 Homer, Messrs. C. & H. 328, 339, 352, 396 — Charles Haywood 269, 320, 338, 343. 351. 363. 374. 377. 380, 398. 469-471 — Ehzabeth... 192, 215 — Henry ... ... ... 471-472 Hooley, Mr 157, 159 Hooton, Richard 12, 23. 40, 48, 51, 62, 79, n. 2, 8g, 101-102, 219-220, 230, 235, 237, 250, 264-265, 267, 449, 463-472 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 407 — William ... 79 Hopkin, Mr 234 — William ^33--234 Hopkinson, George, sr. ... ... 341 Hopper, Richard 196, 205, 214, 219- 220, 230, 247, 249-251, 264, 267, 277-278, 289, 295-296, 310-311. 338, 351. 374-375. 379-381, 417- 418, 454, 467-472 Hornbuckle, Benjamin 31, 463-464 Horns forbidden ... ... ... 41 Horse-patrol ... ... ... ... 299 — races. See Races Horseflesh, putrid ... ... igo-ud Horseley, John ... ... ... 131 Horsepool, — , butcher ... ... 84 — W. 84 Horses 73, 175, 224, 233-234 Horskin, Re\ Hose-pipes Hosiers 132, 141 Richard H5 270, 301, 317 265 198 74 1-2, 76, lot). 207-208, 461 11-1-:,. 31. 70. 144, 154, 159. 149-151, 156-158, 200, n. 1, 254 Hosiery trade ... 118, 137-163 Hospital. See General Hospital Hotham, Mary Hough, William Hounds Gate 5, n. House of Commons 102, 129, 134, n. 3, 1S2-183, 214, 230, 247-249, 281, 309, 322, 346, 349-350. 4-^6 See also Parliament Correction. On north side of St. John's Street \"iii, 46-47, 65, 113-114, 135-136, 188-189, 198, 222, 225, 240, 253, 255-257, 273, 284, 306, 340, n. 1, 357, 388- 389, 402-403, 437, 455, 458 See also Keeper of House of Cor- rection Industry 55-59 See also St. Mary's Workhouse ; St. Nicholas's Workhouse ; St. Peter's Workhouse 490 INDEX 395 ■272 368 410 118 149 384 134 418 422 472 House of Industry Bill Committee 55-39 House of Lords 25, n. i, 126, 132, n. 2, 161, 162, n. I, 247. 278, 291-292, 322, Household goods ... 109-110, 271 Houses : back-to-back — erection ... — inhabited ... ... 6-7, Hoveringham ... ... 140, Howard, Mr. ... — Joseph 27-28, 74, — Rev. William Hewitt, John ... — John Stevens 103-104, 264, 311, 326, 338, 374-375. 380, 466, 469 — William, alderman 31, 69, 72, 78, loi, 463 — • — journeyman tailor ... 67, Hucknall Torkard 221, n. i, 312, Hucksters in Market Hudson, Mary Hue and cry ... Hughes, Edward Huish, Major ... — Calverley ... — John — Mark Hull Hulse, Samuel — Thomas ... Hume, Joseph Humphrey, Major Humphries, William Hunger Hill Close — — Lane ... — Hills. South of Hunter, Hugh Huntington, Isaac Hurst, Nicholas Charles ... 469 — William no, 174, 228, 234, 237, 247, 265, 268, 285, 294-296, 304, 312, 320, 322, 332, 338, 341. 346. 359, 361, 375- 391, 393-394. 413-414, 417, 430, 451. 467, 469 Hurt, Rev. Thomas ... Hutchinson, Rev. G. — John — Mrs. Joshua — Robert — William ... Huthwaite, Cornelius O7, n. 2, 157, 160 43^ the Coppice ... 467 n. I 314 4^7 75 134 44 104 468 463 424 76 79 -161 222 265 432 -433 432 417 7 -470 1 01, 131, 205, 465- — Stokeham 23, 25, 3G, 58, 70, 258, 463- — William, sr. 131, 204, 463- jr. Hutton, Mr. — Thomas Hydrophobia Hvmn books 221, 293. 327, 356, 366, 472 265 221 191 82 82 317 •468 ■465 463 •470 206 427 93 354 Ilkeston, Derbyshire — Turnpike Road lUingworth, W. 84, 148 ... 278 ... 270 Illuminations ... 18, 182, 187-1I Imposters as voters ... Improvement of the Town... Income Tax ... ... vii, 29, 204 Independent chapels ... — Hill 5, Industrial arbitration Infantry Infirmary. See General Hospital Ingar, E. Inger, Matthew — William ... Inglesant, Martha Inns. See Public houses Inquests, Coroners' 301-302, 342, 354, Inspection of mills and factories 28 Inspector of corn Meat Market — recruits ... ... 67, stamps Insurance ... 112, 117, 203 Insurrection. See Riots Invasion Inventory : of household goods 109, — — trees ... ... ... 206 Ireland ... 77, n.i, 144, 151-154, Irish Disturbances Bill Island, The. East .side of London Road (Island Street) 121, 326, 404 402 31 -205 4-5 n. I 308 t» 204 81 455 60 370 . 37 42 354 n. 2 363 445 26 235 ■207 212 422 334. 339. n ■ 2, 364. n. I Isle of Wight 67. n. 2 Islington J Jackson, — ... 157 87 — D. M. 458 — John 204 — William, fwk. 149 — William, surveyor of h ighways 435 Jackson's charity 191 Jaffery, — 161 James, Mr. 308, 330 — John 100, 102, n. I, 215. 267, 381, 398 463-472 — Joseph 344-345 — Thomas 80, 8. , 100- lOI, 177. 294. 320 James's Yard. Off Milton Street ... 198 Jamson, Mr. ... 31 Javehn men ... 402 Jeff(e)ries, William 80. 355. 438 Jenkins, William 79 Jennings, William 79 Jephson (or Jepson), John 64. 74. 174. 186 Jerram (Jerrom), Ere ierick 373 — John 131 Jessamine Cottages. See St . Nicholas's old Workhouse Jewels stolen from C olwick Hall 404-403 Jews' burial ground 29-1 h 302- 303. 3". 394 John, King 427 Johnson, Mr., King's Messenger 223 — Ann 42 INDEX 491 Johnson, Benjamin Fisher ... ... 431 — Henry ... ... ... ... 405 — John, sexton ... ... ... 74 — — witness ... ... ... 66 — Joseph ... ... ... ... 80 — Valentine ... ... ... 80 Jolly Angler, Bellar Gate ... 67, 390 Jones, Edward ... ... ... 2 — Henry ... ... ... ... 301 Jordan, William ... ... ... 80 Journal. See Nottingham Journal Jowett's farm house ... ... m Joynes, Mrs 535 Jubilee celebrations ... ... 100, 104 Judd, — 148 Judges ... 93, 97-98, 103, 106, 388 Junior Council. See Councillors, junior Juries 99, 248-249, 341, 366, 428 See also Constable jury ; Coroners ; Grand jury ; Mickletorn jury Jurisdiction Bill ... ... 24-25, 31 Justices of the peace 4, 24-25, 27-28, 35, 41, 66, 94-95. 222, 253, 256, 270, 273, 276, 284-285, 319, 339, 350-351. 357-358, 364, 371, 405, [See also Magistrates] 420, 442, 459 Kaye's Walk ... ... ... 134, n. 2 Keck, George Anthony Legh 147, 155, 159 Kedleston (Keddlestone) Inn, Derby- •shire ... ... ... ... 130 Keep, Joseph ... ... ... ... 216 Keeper of Common Gaol. See Gaoler — — fields and woods ... 323, 367 House of Correction 47, no, 272, 316, 328, 458 See also House of Correction — — meadows Kendall, John Kenned}', John Augustine Kennev, Captain Kent, Mr Kenyon, Lloyd, ist Baron Kerry, George Keys Kevworth, Henry, sr. 93, 323 87 ••• 371, 439 ... 271 148 166 221, n. I 91, 196, 237 III, 163, 288 — — jr. ... 288, 357-358, 365 — Joseph 163 Kidger & Topham, Messrs 403 Kilbourn, Mary ... ... ... 427 — (Kilburn), Samuel 59, 81, 134, 189-190, 235-236, 323, 341, 357, 427 Kilby, Sarah ... ... 202 — William ... ... 202 Killingley, — ... ... 369 — Joseph ... 67 Kimberley ... 187 King. See George III ; George IV; William IV King, John 60, 87 — WiUiam ... ... 407 King Edward's Park 92, n. I King's Arms, Sneinton 249-250 — "Bench, Court of 31, 72, 89, 104, 119, 136, 164, 166, 233, 267, 458 King's birthday celebrations 183-184, 364 — Clere, Newbury ... ... ... 391 — ■ Lynn, Norfolk ... ... ... 128 — Meadows. South of Hell Closes, Off Woolpack Lane . John q.v. — S(iuare. Kirk, Mr, — Thomas Kirkby, Rev Kirkby-in-Ashfield Kirke, Joseph Kitchenware Knight. Mr — John — R Knives ... Knowles's Clo.se, Mapperley Kyte, Joseph ... 247 136 378 5, n. 2 133 145 422 109, 199, 385-386 376 ... 204 ... 403 109, 315 ••• 343 ... 215 Labray's Hospital Lace, lace trade 118, 141, 146, 148, 159-161, 222, n. I, 273-276, 286, 34". Laces ... Lacy, Charles ... ... 273- Ladies' committee for reforming female prisoners Ladles 339, Lady Bay Lamb, Mr. Lambley — almshouses, Derby Road 1 1 5, n. i . 123, 125, 166-167. 178, 193, 196, 233. 315. 361. 368, 383. 396, — estate 83, 123-125, 166-167, 178, 215, 334-335. 369, 383. 398, Lammas fields, lammas land 62, 411, 432, Lamp-posts ... ... ... 103, Lamps 3, 33. 187, 216, 219, Lancasterian School 11 4- 115, 184- 186, 381, Land : conditions of leases 126, 218, 302, 194, 234-235, 8, 326, 191 442 274 352 452 271 222 398 447 453 117 228 461 368 344 449 60 238 98 109 162 — exchanged Land tax Lane James ... Lane End, Staffs. Langford (Langston), Thomas Lanthorn Larceny. See Thefts Large, Thomas 137, 141-144. 146-149, 132-158, 160 Lark Dale. A small dale running approximately from the south end of the General Cemetery to the north end of Ayr Street. ... 114 Latham, Mr. ... ... ... ...122 — Thomas 139-140, 142-143. 146- 148, 134, 156, 161 Laudanum ... ... ... 190, 342 Laughton, William ... ... ... 345 Launder, Cornelius ... ... 4()3-465 Laurels for Michaelmas Day ... 74 492 INDEX 454. ••• 93-9Q. 334-336. Law suits 14, 16-17, 34. 36. 69. 9°. 93-99, 104, 119-120, 122, 128, 164-165, 167-169, 267, 423-427, 438, 445-451. Lawrence, A. Lawson, James ... ... 306, Leake, William Le(a)mington Lease book Leases 2, 21-22, 29, 62, 125, 171, 180-181, 184-186, 207-208, 229, 258, 288, 293, 302-304, 312, 330, 348-350. 356-358, 368, 375, 380, 382, 394. 397. 43^. 448-449, 451 Leather Bottle, Carter Gate. At the bottom of Hockley ; demolished Oct., 1886 /.. 81, 203, 345, — mill, Lenton ... ... 217 Leatherland, John Leaver, Francis — Henry 322, 326, 368, 414, 432, 469 Leavers, Charles — Job — John Le Blanc, Sir Simon Ledgers Lee, — — James 102, n. — John Leeds ... Leen Bridge ... — Mill — River 55, 60-61, 103, no, 121, 125-126, 180, 217-218, 234, 249- ^50, 255, 294, 308, 326, 334, 339, 348-349. 352, 362, 368, 380, 432, 451 — Side. Now Canal Street 81, 85, 441, 407, ■ — \\ aterwork Company. See Waterwork Company. Old Lees, Mr. '.. — Anne — James. See Lee — John — Philip Leeson, Robert 31, 136, 25S, 270- 271, 2S6 Leet Jury. See .Mickletorn jury l^egal expenses 14, 16-17, -3--4. 34. 36, 6g, 90, 164-165, 167-169, 267, 269, 285, 325-326, 333, 445, 454 Leicester 99, n. 1, 133, 138-139, 141-144, 146, 149-150, 156-157, 161, 212, 221, n. I, 424, Leicestershire 102, 139, 142, 145- 147. L')", L57. 159, Leigh Street, London ... 144, Leman, Thomas Lenton ... ... 14S, 217 — and Radford enclosure award Leopold, Duke of Saxe and I'rince of Coburg Levy, M Lewis's Topographical Dictwnarv ... 454 84 340 422 390 17 ibo. 263, 463- 239, 364, n. I, 82, 294, 368, 365 218 407 471 ■472 472 365 328 106 450 241 472 355 423 368 432 -453 410 189 355 1 09 -287 44'' 317 15" 427 ■218 345 3" 2 401 Licence : banking — public house — theatrical Licensing regulations Lichfield Lieutenants, Deputy 244 319-320, 328 5-6. 65-66 >8, 37, 42, 241, 421 390 33 245 Light or Broad Shambles ... Lighting 66, 216, 219, 227-229, 232, [See also Lamps] 319, 398-399, 402 & Son 306 19 265 211 128 456 416 162 191 340 418 91 209 85 401 1 98 43-: 100, 250- 309. 360, 405 73 Lightollers, John Lilly, John Linby ... Lincoln's Inn ... Lincolnshire Lindley, Charles — W. Lindly, Mr. Lindsey, Sarah Lineker, Robert Linen chest Lingford, E — Elizabeth Linsdale, John Lion Hotel, Clumber Street Liquor. See Drink Lissant Row ... Lister Gate 86, 362, 373, 376-377, Little Rye Hills. In the Meadows, east of W'ilford Road ... Livery or Clothing 24-25, 93-99, 112, 204-205, 214-215, 247, 251, 259-260, 267, 291, 303, 3". 313. 3L5. 3^1-322, 382, n — Committee Lloyd's Coffee House ... 3, 26 Loans to Corporation 38-39, 106, 178, 215, 316, 325, 443-444 — White's. See Sir Thomas White's loan fund Lockett, William Jeffery 165, 167-170 Lodges, Masonic ... ... 6, Lomas, Mr. Lombard Street, London ... 157, 244 London, Dr. ... ... ... ... 423 London 2-3, 23, 26-27, ^^-> I3i-i33. 137-140, 142-162, i8i, 190, 214, 231, 239, 243-244, 276, 290, 305, n. 2, 329, 418, 442, 446, 448 London Gazette ... ... ... 182 London Road ... i lo-iii, 339, n. 2 See also Flood Road — University ... 368, 375, Long Buckby, Northants — bullet(t)s — Eaton, Derbyshire — Hedge Lane. Now Gordon Road 400, 414, 431, See Exchange 5, 115, 216, 242, n. 1, 343. 378, 405, 423, n. I, Leading from High Pave- ment to Narrow Marsh ; demo- lished 1933 Longden, John, Esq. 28, 37 242 Room. Row- Stairs. Lord Chief Justice 398 102 186 85 453 42; 83 217 119-120, 405-406 INDEX 493 Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire 20I, 254, n. 2, 270 — Mayor ... ... ... ... 308 Lord's Day observance 37, 42, 210, 241, 319, 458 Lords of the manor ... ... ... 425 See also Manor of Nottingham Loughborough 107, 161, 222, n.i, 230, 275 Love, Mary 88 Loving cup ... ... ... ... 91 Low Pavement ... ... 185, 435 Lowater, — ... ... ... ...146 — Ann ... ... ... ... 81 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 302 Lowdham, Lewis AUsopp. See Allsopp Lowdham, Notts. ... ... ... 84 Lowe, Alfred ... ... 205, 466-467 — Joseph ... 20, 67-68, 463-466 — — Hurst ... ... ... 464-468 — Rev. Robert ... ... ... 265 — Thomas, gentleman ... ... 307 — — millwright ... ... 61, 294 — William, chimney sweep ... 436 — — overseer ... 279, 284, 286 Ludd, Ned ... ... 124, 143, 149 Luddism vii, 123-124, 132-134, 140, 149-150, 197, 200, 222-224 See also Framebreaking Luke Jackson's charity ... ... 191 Lunatic asylum 29, 92, 105-106, 116, 210-211, 242, 365, 367, 455 Lund, Rev. Samuel M. 263-264, 323, 379-380, 383-385. 393. 429-431 Lymn, T. ... ... ... ... 416 Lyndock Row. Off Butcher Street .. . 198 Lynn. See King's Lynn M Mabbott, Elizabeth ... ••• 233 — Samuel ••• 233 Macaroons (mackroons) ••• 315 Macclesfield ... 238 McDonald, Walker Dyson ... 369 Mace, great ... 64, 91, 209, 323. 339 Macebearers 367, 376 Maces, Sheriffs' 91, 117 Machin, Joseph ... 121 192 203, 397 — Robert 47. 110, 224 Machinery, lace ... 274 -275 431. n. 3 Macklin, Rodney ... 42 McLoughland, Michael ... 83 Mad dogs 93 270-271 Maddock, Benjamin ... 177 286-287 — Robert ... 81 Magistrates ... ... 152 -154 243-244 — county 8-9, 25, 28, 31 ,165 197, 442 — Hatton Garden ... 139, 143 — Tewkesbury ... 139 — town, 6, 8-9, 24-25, 2 8," 56 , 92, 105, 113, 123-124, 132, 134 13.5. 165, 187-188, 197, 199- 201, 210- 211, 221-224, 226, 230, 232, 239- 240, 253-254, 257, 270, 284, 287- 288, 306, 307, n. 2, 316, 319, 328. 369, 373. 391, 397. 402-404, 420, 422, 428, 442 459-460 Mail, accelerating morning — coach Maitland, General Malbon. — Mahn Hill Malt Cross. Between Sheep Lane (Market Street) and St. James's Lane ; demolished 1804 1, 33, 43 421 L57 134 387 1 10 423. n. 5 ... 220 ... 146 ... 65 251-252 142, 161 ... 251 285, 459 ••• 355 65-66 431 281 Malta, Governor of Maltby, Mr — I — Thomas ... Manchester ... 20, 146, 157 — coach (Defiance) — Yeomanry Mandamus, writ of Manfull, John Manly, Mr. ... Manners, John Manners-Sutton, Thomas, ist Baron Manners ... Manor Jury. See Mickletorn Jury — of Nottingham 10-13, 38, 44, 48-49, 55. 73. no, 114, 173, 177, 193-195. 213, 229, 261, 264, 278, 301, 321, 330-331. 345. 363. 373. 452, 463, 468, 472 Manorial rights ... ... ...412 Mansfield, John ... ... 160-161 Mansfield, Notts. 107, 121, 142, 146, 149. 152-153. 188, 258, 265, 356, 456, — Road Waterwork Company. See Northern Waterwork Company — Turnpike Road 59, 82, 85, 126, 302, 311, 320, 330, 355-356, 361, 3<^3. 400 Manshead Hundred ... ... ... 243 Manufactures ... 6-7, 118, 183, 248, 410 Manure ... 77, 126, 218, 230, 453 Manvers, Charles Herbert Pierrepont, 2nd Earl (formerly Lord Newark) 157-159, 185, 242, 400, 451, 453 Map for Police Office ... ... 300 Maples, Robert Sewel 5, n. 2, 456-457 Mapperley 85, 362, n. 1 — Hills 206, 210, 268, 311, 321, 330. 343. 345. 373. 412, 453 — Plains 124-125, 193, 261-262, 321 Marines ... ... ... 67, n. 2 Mark Lane. Off Derby Road 368-369 Market : bell ... ... ... 323, 427 — days ... 236, 249, 35 J. n. 2, 357 — dues 356-357 — Friday 423, 438 — regulator of ... ... ■••357 — Saturday ... ... 423-424, 426, 438 — shows in ... ... ... ... 353 — stallage 293, 370-372. 4i5-4i'>, 423-427. 438. 454 — stallions in ... ... •■•75 — sub-committee ... ... ... 430 — tolls 250, 327, 366, 415-416, 423-427, 438 — Wednesday ... ... 423, 438 — weekday ... ... ... ... 63 See also Beast market, etc. 494 INDEX Market Place gi, 180, 182, 192, 224, 325-326, 388, 342-343. 347-34S, 362, 366, 370, 395, 404. 415-416, 423, 426-427 accounts ... ... ••• 396 butchers' stalls 85-86, 88, 227, 245 committee 342-343-348.351. 356-357. 362, 398, 416, 454 fund 430 gas light pillars — — obstructions ... — — pa\ement — — • piazzas pig pens polling booths scavenged stalls ... ... 23b standings — Street, \\'eekday Cross Blowbladder Street Marriage certificates ... Marriott, Francis — Henry Marsden, John Marsh, Stephen Marshall, Isaac — Mary — Thomas, journeyman tailor (37 — — miller ? Marsland, George Mart, Samuel ... Martin, Christopher ... — J — T Mary gate, Marys Place. See St. Mary's . . . Masborough, Yorks. ... ... ... 212 Mather, Elizabeth ... ... ... 112 Mayfield, Thomas ... ... ... 88 Mayor of Leicester ... ... ... 133 — — Nottingham and Exchange rooms 326, 336, 338 — — — at King's birthday cele- brations ... ... ... 183-184 at new theatre ... ... 240 attends Police Office ... 396 — buys herrings ... ... i clerk of fairs and markets 1 1 2 — — — commissioner for income tax ... ... ... ... 29 — — — compensated ... 43, 362 defended ... ... 22-23, 3^ director of House of In- dustry ... ... ... 55-5*J — — — election 93, 131, n. i, 164, 267, 367, 467, n. 2 253 455 117 280 32 419 115 398, 438-439 • 357. 362 formerly 62-63 30 422 300 103 80 n. 1 416 n. 1 n. 2 81 191 306 416 85 54. — • — eulogised ... ... ... 454 in Borough Court ... 248 lord of the manor 9-10 — - — magistrate ... 24-25, 56 • — • — nonconformist ... ... 269 — — notes ... ... ...419 opens subscription ... 3 remits fine ... ... 308 residential qualification 130-131 ^layor of Nottingham : salary 12, 43, 322-323, 338, 3b2, 445, — — — -to account for Lambley estate — — — to attend funeral — — — treasurer of White's loan fund ... ... ... 32, et passim — Deputy 70, 72, 106, 178, 189-190, 264, 276, 283, 316, 360. 422, 465 Maj'oralty illegal ... ... 267, Mayoress ... ... ... 74, Mayoress's Serjeant ... ... 88, Mayor's books ... ... 299, — breakfast bell — chair — Court. See Borough Court — list of ... ... ... 463 — Serjeant, Serjeant at the mace 103-105, 195, 249, 323, 336, 370, Maypole Inn, Long Row- Meadows. Common land of the town between Leen and Trent 43, 48- 49, 80, 83, 87, 90, 103, III, 172- 173, 177, 186, 191-192, 194. 235. 246, 261, 325, 373, 399. 407. 410- 412, 452 Measures, standard ... ... 112, Meat Market Mechlin warp lace Medical Board — men in Nottingham Medicines, medical treatment 104, 222, 237, 255, 340, Mee, John Meeting: landowners 177, 293 — of the three counties ... — popular or public 199, 251- 252. 254, 404, 422, — town ... I, 106, 182, 227 Meeting House Yard, Arnold Melbourne, William Lamb, 2nd \'is- count Melbourne, Derbys. ... ... 141, Mellar, Mr. ..." Mellers, Dame .\gnes 50-52, 127, 262-263, 359. 417. Mellor, — — Charles Melton Mowbray ... ... 107, — Road Melville, Henry Dundas, Viscount ... — William ... 256, 268, 274 Members of Parliament 19, 149-150, 157, 183, 247, 3()o, 406, 455, Merchant Taylors' Company Merrey, Charles Merrin, William Metcalfe, Robert IMethodist Meeting-hou.se IMichelson, John ]\Iickletorn Jury 9-11, 38, 400, 415, fines ... 10. 13, 43, 308, 324, perambulations 72, iio-iii, 176. 452- 451 167 45 235 n. 2 269 419 105 304 323 313 -472 424 133 ■453 34(5 354 146 420 423 400 373 294 397 45*^ 228 317 420 1 01 448 235 464 39 275 44b 225 87 422 189 445 337 453 INDEX 495 Mickletorn Jury : presentments 9-1 1, 13, 43, 132, 137, 176, 195, 343-344 reports 249-250, 264, 343, 45-^-4.54 rights of way 43^-433- 45^ staffs ... See also Court Leet Micklewaite, Mrs. Middle Hill — Pa\ement Middleton, Henry Willoughby Baron — Rev. John White — William ... Midland Circuit — counties ... • Railway Military and naval service — store place Militia Milk churns Mill girl's clothes Mill-in-the-Hole, Gauntlev 186 • ■■ 43^ <3^. 331 0th ^'^5 46-47 407 ... I oO 3(>4 456 7, 19, 07, n. 2 ••• 198. 373 33-34. 3^. 17.5 109 301 Street, Basford ; demolished c. 1930 ... 332 Mill Street -..382 Miller, Benjamin ... ... ... 306 Millett, Mrs 81 Millhouse, Eliza ... ... ... 286 — Robert 286 Millington, Thomas, & Co. ... ... 403 Mills and Elliott, Messrs. ... ... 423 — William ... ... ... ... 81 Mills, factories 28, 37, 54, 65, 79, 115, n. I, 121, 217-218, 312, 403 MilLstone Lane. Now lower part of Huntingdon Street ... ... 365 Milner, James — Samuel — Sarah — Thomas . . Milner's Yard. Milnes, Samuel Milton Street. Formerly Boot Lane qv. ... 355-356, 361. 375 Milton's Head, Boot Lane Derby Road ... Ministers of parishes Minster, Mrs. William Mint, The Minutes of Council. See Council minutes Miscellaneous documents 21, 43, 77, 93-99, 111-112, 119-121, 163, 177, 191-192, 202-203, 212, 227, 245, 329 81, 83 87, 90 41, 45, 60, 74-75, 88 Off Charlotte Street 198 216 400 242 382 201 392 188 258, 276-277, 288, 302, 308, 330, 365. 370-372, 397, 423-427. 438- 439, 458-461 Mitchell, John 263 Models made ... 315 Money, bad 239 Monument to G. Coldham 221, 298 Moonshiner 318 Moore, Benjamin 423 — John 355 — Maltby, Evans & Middlemore, Messrs. 26-27 417 ... 269 417 270-271 174 132, n. 2 193, 195. 205- 6, 219, 221, 224- Moore, S. — Samuel — — Weston Morland, Colonel Morley, Mr. ... — Arnold — Charles Lomas 206, 209, 213, 216, 219, 225, 245, 250. 256-257, 261, 267- 268, 270, 273, 277-279. 283-284, 286, 291, 294, 299-302, 309, 311, 316, 319, 323, 336, 339, 351, 353. 358. 361. 372, 374. 380-381, 391, 394. 432, 436. 445. 448, 455. 457. 459, 464, 466- — John, butcher — — (?) hosier — Malbon, Raddish & Co. — William 29, 90, 214, 220, 295, 465- Morning Chronicle Morris, — 339, — alias Smith, Mr. Mortgages 43, 77, loo-ioi, 192, 203, 212, 215, 245, 258, 288, 302, 365, Mortimer, Thomas Mortimer Street Mortimore, Thomas ... Morton Grange, Babworth Moss, E — John Mottram, Mrs. Joseph Mount East (Street). Between Parlia- ment Street and Charlotte Street — Hooton 320, 434 274- 87. 66, 308, 415, 91, 141, 196, — Street ... 74 Mountsorrel, Leics. Mourning Mughouse Lane Mundy, Edward IMiller Municipal Corporation Commissioners 428-429, 437, 444-445, — corporations reform act vii. 455-456, 458, — elections ... Murders, murderers 77, n. i, 124, 129, 202, 240, 438, Music ... 103-104, 209, 251-252, Musson, Thomas Musters, John, sr. ... ... 145, jr 404 Mutton Yard ... N ■472 83 158 387 -472 418 364 157 380 355 -435 ■276 288 302 258 400 276 414 432 343 314 37 158 455 460 454 n. I 353 76 404 -405 198 Nag's Head, Smithy Row ... ... 81 Napoleonic wars 26, 178, 182-183, 189, n. I, 205, 305, n. 2 Narrow Marsh. Later Red Lion Street, now Cliff Road 63, 80, 83, 86, 146, 173, 369, 390, 420 — or Dark Shambles 83, 184, 227 Naval pillar ... ... ... ... 43 Navigation Inn, Canal Street 278, 312 Navy ... ... ... 58, n. i, 67, n. 2 Nayior, .Mr. ... ... ... ... 61 496 INDEX loi, 212, 433 214, 219, 237. 463 .. 158 463 262 107, Near Coppice ... 21, 82, See also Coppice Need, George ... — Nathaniel 80, 8q, ioi 230 Nelson, — — George — Horatio, \'iscount — Thomas ... Nessey, Joseph, butcher Net : point — warp Nether Trent Close. On south bank of Trent, just below Trent Bridge 71. 394. New Buildings — Radford ... 2 See also Radford — Sneinton ... See also Sneinton — Theatre, Bottle Lane ... Newark, Lord. See Man vers Newark, Notts. ig, 92, n. — Road — tolls ... ... 116, 327, — Trent Bridge Newberry (Newburv), Robert, fwk. 81, Newbury, Berks. Newcastle, Henry Pelham Pelham- Clinton, 4th Duke of 51, 56, 73, n. I, 114, 242, 254, 264-266, 289-290, 340, 388, 393 Newcastle-under-Lyme Newcomb, Thomas ... Newha\en Road trustees Newman, Benjamin ... 76, Newspapers 19, 25, 28, 30, 37, 42, 77, 92, 99, n. I, 106-107, 121, 126, 129, 131, 138, 146, 156, 161, 173, 182, 184, 187, 195, 214, 231, 243, -57. 259, 261, 278, 283, 291, 326, 351. n. 2, 378, 411, 418, 426, 444. Newsroom Newstead, Thomas Newstead Abbey Newton, George — Luke Newton's Head. See Sir Isaac New- ton's Head Nicholas Lane, London Nicholson, — ... — Rev. Henry Nickols, Mr. ... Night watchmen 390, 398-399, 433, 95th Regiment Nix, Adam Nixon, — — John ... ... ... 284, Noman's Parts. East side of Leen, south of Kastcroft and Chainpool Close ... no, 206, 234, Nomination stage ... ... 387, Nonconformity Norman, Mr. ... — John 76 -469 -159 -464 41 58 83 146 142 442 171 401 401 240 -5- III 430 430 427 391 394 238 137 257 294 454 20 80 295, 456, n. I 204 317 244 364 265 139 442 222 83 159 286 452 419 269 125 83 426, 446 389 352 444 448 102 414 32<^ 326 9, 27 North, John ... — Thomas ... North Shambles Northampton ... Northamptonshire Northern (or Mansfield Road) Water- work Company 323-324. 355" 356, 375. 400. Norton, William Fletcher Norton 300, 311, 434 Norwich ... ... 156, 355, n. i Nottingham Board of Health ... 420 — Canal 60-61, 180, 249, 278-279, 407. 452 Committee 125-126, 278, 409 — — Company 103, in, 256, 335. 407. 409 — Castle public house. Carter Gate 390 — Gas Light and Coke Company 283, 313 Nottingham Gazette ... ... ... 187 — Journal 19, 25, 28, 30, 37, 42, 77, 92, 121, 126, 129, 131, 184 261, 291 — Mercuyy ... Nottingham Park. See Park Nottingham Review 92, 99, n. i, 121, 126, 129, 131, 161, 184, 261, 291, 326 Nottingham Volunteer Infantry (Loyal \'olunteers) 9, 27, 29-30 — Yeomanry Cavalry Nottinghamshire : County ix, 6, 8 92, 102, 128, 142 — • Branch Bank, Mansfield Numbering stalls Nunn, John O Oak for building Oakham Oakland, William Oath : burgess — councillors' — of supremacy Oatmeal Alarket Obstructions in streets 76, 242, 280, 306, Occupations Ockbrook, Derbys. Officer, James — Thomas ... Ogle, J — • Timothy ... Oil lamps forbidden .. Old Bailey sessions .. Old Trent Oldfield, Mrs Old know & Wilson, Messrs. 314. 327. — Joseph ... 22-24, 3^. 68 — Octavius Thomas 41, 70, 218-220, 230, 247-248, 262 267, 287-288, 291, 295. 303, 309, 316, 318, 322, 336, 358 361, 376, 385, 387. 389-390, 395. 415. 461. 464-465 144. 1 85 45" 46 ^5^^ 89 192 82 39 54 291 "5 257. 353. n. 3 6-8, 118 85 238 307 84 80 319 244 100, 170 215 339. 363 463-466 214. -263, 308- -359, 394- 468 -472 INDEX 497 Oldknow, Thomas i, 55. 57. 85. loi, 21-25, 39, 4^. 103, 172-173, 177, 463-466 81 ... 263 ... 455 ... 306 ... 370 ... 138 ... 29 212, 354 5, n. 2 ... 410 ... 76 45 Near Trent Oliver, Thomas Olveston, Glos. Orange people in Market Place Oranges for culprits ... Orchard, Samuel Orders in Council Ordnance Of&ce Ordoyno, Charles ... 65, — - Mary Orme, Mr. ... — Isaac Osbom, John ... Osier (Ozier) Garth Bridge 86 Osiers ... ... ... ... ... 245 Oven on Long Row ... ... ...216 Overseers of highways ... ... 266 — of poor \Tii, 8, 34-37. 71, 75- 76, no, 115, 163, n. 2, 201, 221, n. I, 253, 255-256, 261, 278- 279, 284-287, 321, 330, 335, 343, 372-373- 400. 407. 438, 456. 458 Owen, Captain ... ... 67, n. 2 Oxford Blues. See Royal Horse Guards — newspapers ... ... ...418 — University ... ... ...418 Oxfordshire ... ... ... ... 102 — Light Infantry ... ... 271, n. i P Padlev, Rev. .\lfred ... 265, 361 — Robert 217. 285 — Thomas ... 83 Page, Mr. 148, 155. 158 — Elizabeth ... ... 87 Palethorpe, Job 352 — William ... 355 Pahng, George 86, 206 — William ... • ... 84 Pannier (Panier) Close. East of present Mctoria Station, approxi- mately bounded on north by Charlotte Street, on south by Parliament Street, on east by Glasshouse Street, and on west by Mount East Street ... ... 51 Panoramic painting ... ... ... 329 Pantaloons ... ... ... 142, 144 Pantomime ... ... ... 5, n. 3 Paper-mill, Epperstone ... ... 319 Paper Mill Road. Leading to Basford 311 Parchment ... ... 39, 97. 152, 364 Parish officers ... ... ... 420 See also Churchwardens ; Over- seers Park, The 85, 264-266, 268, 276- 277, 289-290, 461 Park Row. Formerly Butt Dyke, q.v. 20, 74, 77, 175, 194, 266, 268, 274. 276, 302, 407 Park Ward 456, 460-461 Parker, — ... ... ... ... 327 Parker. Jackey — John — William ... Parker's charity Parkin, J. Parkinson, Richard Parlby, Thomas Parley, Daniel Parliament : .\cts 158-159 81, 402 log-iio 122, 299, 363 ... 416 288 85 271 5, 8, 28-29, 31, 35. 37-38. 41-42, 55, 66, 92, 102, 108, 113, 139. 147. 170. 173. 191. 213, 225, n. I. 227-229, 242, 278, 316, 318, 341, 356, 358, 360-361. 388, 391, 407-408, 411, 419-421, 428, 438, 455. 458 — Bills vii, 24-25, 48-49, 55-58, 116, 138. 141-142, 147, 149-162. 182-183, 226-227, 247-249, 291- 292, 309-310, 321-322, 331-333. 344, 346, 348-350, 356. 398-399. 402, 404, 422, 456 — committee 70. 146-147, 153- 155. 159-160 — dissolution ... ... ... 23 — Irish 152 — Members of 19, 149-150, 157, 183, 247, 360, 406, 455, n. I — petitions to vii, 22-25, 31- 58, n. i, 102, 116, 126, 138-141, 144-146, 151-152, 156-159, 161, 182-184. 205, 214-215, 230-231, 247-249, 291-293, 309-310- 321-322, 349- 350, 356. 367, 393. 395, 398, 426 — proceedings in ... ... ... 138 — questionnaires from ... 422-423 — ■ reform vii. 102. 214, 393, 395. 396, n. 2, 398-399 See also Elections Parliament Row 80, 330 — Street 63,68.80,113,131,171, 210, n. 2, 351, 375 Parliamentary representation 102. 214, 399 Parnham, Thomas ... ... ... 191 Parr. Sarah ... ... ... ... 175 — William 80, 301 Parre, John ... ... ... ... 204 Parrott, John 34^ Parsons & Sons. Messrs. ... 410-412 — Samuel 137. 410 Pashlev, Catherine ... ... ... 301 Passage toll 293, 366, 424 Passes, vagrants', etc. ... 38, 201 Paul Court. Near St. Peter's church- yard ... 60, 87 Paupers. See Poor Pavements, breaking up 227-229, 331-332, 356. 375. 382 Paving stone ... ... ... 91. 435 Paving streets, Market Place 4, 117, 338, 343, 347-348. 357. n. 1. 423, 434. 436 Pawnbroking ... ... ... 20-21 Payment in goods ... ... ... 159 Peace, Samuel ... ••• ... 160 Peace celebrations 3. n. 2, 18, 182, 187 49« INDEX 224, 328, 341 45. 138 243 -244 86 83 431 ... 361. 369 81 346 2QI -2Q2 85 204 394 30, 366 90, 211 Peace : endangered ... — preservation 24-25, 124, 188, iq6, 199, 210, 222, 224, 328, — restoration Fearce, Dun(c)kley & Co. Pearson, Miss ... — James — John or James ... — Joseph Peck Lane Peel, Sir Robert Peers, Roman Catholic Peet, — — R Pelham Street Pen money Pennington, Charles, M.D Pennyfoot Style. Near Penny foot Street Pens for beasts 30, 32, 67-68, 82 192 Pensions. Sec Annuities Pepper, Mr. — John — Thomas ... 88, 101, 311, 463 Perce\'al (Percival), Spencer 129 Percy, Edmund — Henry 125, 322, 332-333- 344 348-349, 367 Perrey, John ... Perry, John ... Petergate. See St. Peter's Gate Peterloo massacre vii, 250-252 Petitions vii, 22-25, 3^. 58, n. 1, 60 62-63, 102, 116, 123, 126, 128 129, 138-141, 144-146, 151-152 156-159, 170-172, 182-184, 205 214-215, 230-231, 247-249, 259 260, 291-293, 309-310, 321-322 349-350, 356. 367. 393. 395. 398 415-416, 425 Petty jury Pheasant Court. Off Charlotte Street Philanthropic School, Societv 188 Phillips, — :. Piccage Picket, military Pickett, John Pictures See also Portraits Pierce, Thomas Pig market — pens Pigot, John Margaret Bccher I'ilcher Gate ... ... 62, 316, Pilkinton, James Pillars for houses ... ... 393 Pillory ... Pin money Pinders 103, 233-234, 261, 323, 367 TV J , , 399, 414-415 Pinders tee: in Clayfield 414-415 — — -in Meadows 43, 80, 191-192 206, 452 — house. In .Meadows 309 67-68 32 86 280 31 83 -469 134 472 40<) 87 347 259 -426 341 198 igo 157 425 133 131 109 389 "5 366 461 n. 2 84 -394 75 74 452 453 -453 no Pinfold, (i) In Meadows; (2) In York Street ... 45, 317, 324 Pite Yard ... ... ... ... 198 Pizarro (play) ... ... 5, n. 3 Place, William ... ... ... 79 Plackett, Thomas ... ... ... 84 Plans of land and buildings 13, 21, 29, 32-33, 100, n. I, 102, 108-109, 179, 181, 184, 255, 265-266, 284, 290, 320, 327, 331-332, 339, n. 2, 344, 346, 348, 350, 353, 356, 362, 367, 370, 377, 381-383 419, Plate : Corporation ... 315, 339, 352 — presented ... 383, 391-392, 396 Piatt Street 405 Play House 191 Plays, licence to perform 5-6 Plomer, Sir Thomas ... 121 Ploughing 126, 218 Plowright, William ... 83 Plumbe, John 5 Plumptre Hospital ... 315 — Place 5. n. I — Square 390 Plumtree (Plumptre)... 84', 265 Pohce ... 197,428 See also Constables — Office 124, 133-134, 174. 182, 188, 199, 205-206, 210 222 -224, 235-236, 240, 253-254, 256, 274. 278, 286-287, 300, 318, 320, 370, 396-397. 405 420 -421, 458 Tavern 163, 235. n. I Polish exiles friend society 432 Polling booths or places 386, 419. 457. 461 Polychronographic pens ... ... 437 Pool Yard Close. South end of Gilli- Hower Hill (Castle Road) 320-321, 327, 368 Poor, poor rate, poor relief vii, 1-2. 18, 34-37, 46, 55-59, 71. 78-79. 92, 123, 127-128, 136, 171, 178- 180, 183, 191, 212, n. 2, 213, 225, 242, 256-257, 261, 270, 273, 278, 284-288, 300, 318, 321, 326, 330, 333. 343. 372-373, 376, 389-390. 438, n. I, 45i> Poor Gentleman, The (play)--- 5, n. 3 Poplar Place ... ... ... ... 453 Off Butcher Street ... 198 viii, 6-8, 61, 118, 120, 174 84 Square, Population Porter, — — ■ James — Thomas 82, 82 355 Portland, William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of 463, 46!) — William Henry Cavendish Ben- tinck-Scott, 4th Duke of 100, 242 Portraits 196, 209, 289-290, 313, 394. 405-406 Portsmouth ... ... ... 67, n. 2 Posnett, — 85 Post chaises ... ... ... ... 1 62 — fines ... ... ... ... 327 — Office, High Street ... ... 393 INDEX 499 Postmaster ... ... ... ... 140 — General ... ... ... ... 421 Pot Market 115 Potatoes for the poor ... ... 128 Potter, Samuel ... ... ... 33 — William 84 Potters in market ... ... ... 427 Pottery. Beck Barn ... 37, n. i Pouch boxes ... ... ... ... 404 Poultry, The ... ... ... ...115 Pound. See Finders ; Pinfold Poynton Street ... ... ... 382 General Baptist Chapel 5, n. i Prayer books ... ... 354, 377 Presentments. See Constable jury ; Grand jury ; Mickletorn jury Price, William 8 Prices. See Chamberlains' accounts ; High Constable's accounts ; County rate Prime Minister ... 129, 134, Prince Regent 44-45, 123, 155-157- 178, 223, 227, 246, 251-252, 259- 260, ^5 106, See also George TV Printer's offence Printing 39, 45-46, 74-75, 91. 127, 134, 142, 156, 161, 174, n. 1, 200, 221, 223, 305, 419, 456- — • presses and types ... 5, Prints, objectionable Prison. See Gaol ; House of Cor- rection I'risoners : accommodation 106- — at Divine Service ... 90, — attempt escape ... — bedding ... n- 3 305 73 457 421 ^^5 107 208 388- 230- 316, 222, 47. — box — complaint — diet 230, 232, 255-256 — discharged — earnings ... ... 202, — fees — female — ill-treatment — • medical treatment ... 255, — of war — ■ petition — transported — visitors — who had cholera — work for ... Pritt, Mr Privies, necessary houses ... 185, Privy Council ... ... ... 67, Prizes for ornamenting stockings ... Processions ... ... ... 104, Proclamations 103, 223, 327, 351, n. 2, 367. Profaneness, Society for the pre\'en- tion of Profit on flour, etc. ... Promissory notes of Chamberlains ... Property tax. See Income tax Proprietors of land, freeholders 11, 49, 172-173, 177, 293-294. 410 57 389 41 232 388 42 328 328 284 422 340 131 230 67 458 458 65 158 308 420 148 323 387 106 78 443 412 Provident Institution Public houses, inns 30, 37, 224 226, 241, 389-390, 421, See also under names of signs Puddledock, London Pump : at Weekday Cross — for Lambley almshouses — in Hawksley's mill — — Paul Court ... — near Malt Cross — opposite E.xchange Punch Bowl, Drury Hill Peck Lane and Feathers. Under west end of Exchange — ladles Pyatt, Mr Pye, — 234 437 448 63 178 121 60 33. 43-44 427 390 410 192 258 339 61 15 Q Quakers ... ... 176, 188 Queens' College, Cambridge Queen's College, Oxford Questionnaires Quinton, William Quo warranto, information in 72, 89, Quorn (Quorndon), Leics. ... 11 354, n- I ... 50 ... 418 422-423 ... 206 119, 267 ••• 344 387 308 5. n. I 245 263 344- 345. 362, n. I 456 Race week ... ... ... ... 28 Racecourse, race ground. On the Forest 166, 344-345, 397 Radcliffe (Ratchff)-on-Trent 84-85, 221, n. 1 Raddish, — ... Radford, John — Thomas, dissenter — — hosier ... Radford, Notts. 221, n See also New Radford Ragg, George ... ... ... ... 81 — Samuel 357-358 Ragged Staff, Plumptre Square ... 390 Railing. See Fencing and railing Railway, Midland Counties Rainbow, John 186, 188, 208, 220- 222, 272, 316 Ram, Long Row. Closed 1900 ... 6 Ramsdale ... ... ... ... 2 Rancliffe, George Augustus Henry .\nne Parkyns, 2nd Baron 183, 214, 240, 247, 254, 312 Rancliffe Arms, Turncalf Alley 189, n. 2 Ratcliff. See Radcliffe Rates ... viii, 255-256, 325, 426, 445 — church ... ... ... 34, 36, 66 — county ... 27-28, 34, 36, 46-48 — gas lighting ... ... ... 229 — highway 34, 36, 66, 300, 317-318 — lamplighting ... ... ... 66 — poor 34-37. 56. 66, 459 — town ... ... ... ... 47 See also .Assessments 500 INDEX 134 82 463 245 418 27 8 Rattles Rawson, Joseph — Thomas ... 13-16, 18, 85, 447, — William Ford Reader, William 273, 383, 391-392, 396, n. 2, 457 Reay, Charles Receipts printed Receiver-General of land ta.x Record, Court of ... ... ... 248' Recorder vii, 93-95, 100, 104, 119, 211, 247, 259-260, 267, 273, 277- 278, 289-291, 337, 394. 442, 463. 466, 472 — Deputy 38, 211, 273, 322, 383, 391-392, 394. 396, n. 2, 406, 442, 457 Records, Corporation 13, 73, 94-95, 129, 195, 249 Recruit sworn on Sunday ... ... 458 Red Hill, Notts. ... ' 126 Red Lane. Now Redcliffe Road 125, 163, 206, 333, 343, 362, n. I Red Lion Square. East end of Narrow Marsh ... ... ... ...no Square, London — — Trent Bridge Reddish, S. . — William . Redgate, M. . Redhill, Surrey Reek, Francis Reform : Bill 144, 150 30, n. I ... 403 54. n- 2 ... 416 188, n. I ... 368 395. 396, n. 2. 398- 399, 401-405 — municipal vii, 428-429, 437, 444-445. 455-456, 458. 460 — of female prisoners ... ... 284 parliamentary ... \ii, 102, 214, 393 188 Reformatory Refreshments ... Regalia, Corporation Regiments 9, 27, 29-30, ^^, 105, 151, 209-210, 222, 240, 251, 271, 395 Register of freemen ... — • — vagrants — — voters ... See also Burgess lists Regulator of the market Religious service disturbed Remo\al of paupers Rempstone 447. 450 ... 116 ••• 457 ... 201 402, 419 34. 36, 357 389 273 84 Renshaw, John ... ... ... 8 Rent dinner ... ... ... 401, 436 Rentals 20, 80-88, 337 See also Bridge rental, etc. Rents 88, 102, 129, 174, 215-216, 218, 261, 302, 323-324, 336-337. 441. 449 Requests, Court of ... ... 247-249 Reservoirs ... 276, 324, 331, 339, 407 Retford 65, 128, 423 Revell, Erasmus ... ... ... 407 Revolution, Glorious, 1688 292, 297, 310 Rewards offered or paid ... 103, 124 Rhodes, Thomas ... ... ... 317 Rice (Riste's) Place, Barker Gate 5, n. i Richards, Benjamin - J- ••• — Joseph - — Sam ■ — Thomas 280, 290, 293 331, 436-437 452 416 387 204 264-265, 267, 467, n. 2, 468-47: 62, 306. 323, 343 260, Richardson, William — — George ... 279, 2 Richmond, Charles Lennox, loth Duke of ... — Samuel, of Radcliffe • — Shelford — William ... Rick Street Rick's Garden. Partly on site of present Rick Street, near Central 87 286 421 84 84 85 427 Market Ridge, S. and J 21, n. I, 112, n. I, 163, n. 2, 258, n , printers, Newark 92, n 191, n Riding school... ... 191, n. i, 434 Riley, George ... ... ... ... 306 Ringers and ringing 41, 104, 323, 387 Ringrose, Michael ... ... ... 355 Riot Act ... ... ... ...316 Riots and rioters 8-9, 105, 123-124, 134-135. 199, 221-224, 270, 316- 317. 340. 403-405 Ri\er Leen Waterwork Company. 5^^ Waterwork Company, Old Road : across Forest 362, n. 1, 363 — across Meadows ... ... 246-247 — deemed public highway ... 130 — flooded ... ... ... 60-61 — improvement 1-2, 31, 180-181, 356 124-125, 163, 411-412 rb, 106, 333, 434-435 — new — repair — to the Park Roast beef committee Roasting a bullock Roberts, Major — George — Samuel, sr. jr. — Thomas ... Robertson, James John 82, 264, 266, 268 187 189 105 416 368 472 452-453. 472 ... 5-6, 65-66 191 8s, Madge (Dame Madge Kendal) 5, n.3 — Thomas William Robinson, — ... — Daniel — Frederick — (i.e., Robertson), James — Stephen ... — William, fwk. Robinsons, Messrs. Rock, fall of — holes, houses 44, 5 Rods, Sheriffs' Roe, Martin 126, 132, — Thomas ... Rogers, Jeremiah Dummer... — John ... 401, 415 n. 3 1 85 453 420 5-6 345 160 130 381 436 91 230, 256, 418, 466-472 306 226 ... 369. 82-83, 85, 114, 190, 471-472 INDEX 501 38, 201, 225 ... 132. n. 2 -^65 285 148-149 Rogues and vagabonds Rolle, John, Baron ... Rolleston, Rev. John — ■ Lancelot ... RoUett (Rollit), — Roman CathoHc Chapel, George Street ... ... ... 5, n. i — — emancipation \ii, 291-292, 321-322, 367 — cement ... ... ... 222-223 Romani, — ... ... ... 143-144 Rope houses or walks 20, 82, 266, 289-290 Roper, Thomas 142, 144-145, 147, 151. 153-154. 156-159. 161-162 Ropewalk ... ... 264, 266, 289 Roscius, the young ... ... 65-66 Rose Yard, Bridlesmith Gate 5, n. 2 Rosemary Lane. Between Greyfriar Gate and St. Nicholas's church- yard ... . . ... ... 172 Rotation of crops ... ... 124, 218 Routh, Samuel, quaker ... ... 176 Rowell, Thomas ... ... 382-383 Rowland, William ... ... ... 355 Roworth, William 283, 322, 395, 442-443, 469, 471-472 Royal Chelsea ^lilitary Friendly Society ... ... ... ... 242 — Children, Castle Gate ... ... 188 — Exchange Assurance ... ... 203 — Highlanders, 2nd Battn. 105, n. 3, 209, n. 3 — Horse Guards Blue (Oxford Blues) — Marines ... — South Lincoln Militia ... Royner, Mr. ... ... Ruddington Rufford Russia, Emperor of ... Rutland, John Henry Manners, Duke of ... Rutland : county — Foundry ... Rvder, Richard ^7. ... 151 ... 148 84-85 ... 163 ■ •• 305 5th ••• 235 102, 192 ... 401 132, n. 2 Sailors — widows and orphans ... 3, — wives and children St. Ann(e)'s Street ... St. Ann's Ward Well 22, 39, 82, 206, 319- 320, 432 — Clair, Monsieur 329 — George's Close. At the south- east end of Queen's Drive. Formerly called the Upper Stey nour 43, 191-192 — James's Lane or Street 91, 224, 226, n. 2, 423, n. 2, 461 — John's Close 111-112, 163, 288, 365 — — Prison (House of Correction) 188 182 182 7 131 456 88 St. John's Street. Now part of Lower Parliament Street, between King Edward St. and Beck St. 21, 135, 372 — almshouses (Bilby's) 29, 325. 396 — Mary's Burial Ground ... 370 Church 71-72, 176, 196, 221, 281, 354, 377, 395 side ... ... ...316 churchyard ... ... ... 2 Gate (Marygate) 4, 21, 62, 421 Parish 2, 5-8, 33-36, 42, 46- 48, 50, 55-56. 59, 61, 71-72, 74- 76, no, 115, 118, 126, 136, 163, 173. 177. 190, 212, 225, 233, 242, 253. 255-257, 261-262, 273, 276, 278-279, 284-286, 288, 293, 301, 306, 318, 321, 330, 335, 343, 365, 368, 370, 372-373. 389. 400. 407. 438. 456 — Clerk ... ... 64, 74 — — Place ... — — ringers sexton Ward ... Workhouse. 316 41, 104 ... 323 ... 456 Between York Street and Mansfield Road, at the bottom of Fox Lane or Wood- borough Road ... ... 34-36, 71 — Matthew's Fair. See Goose Fair — Michael's Row ... ... ... 82 — Nicholas's Church ... 77, n. i Churchyard ... ... 172 old Workhouse (Jessamine Cottages) 435-436 Parish 7-8, 36-37, 46-48, 55-56. 76, 106, 118, 172, 181, 191, 194, 213. 256, 261-262, 273, 343, 434-436. 438. 456 — — Workhouse, Park Row 36-37. 194 — Paul's Court. See Paul Court — Peter's Church side ... ... 86 Churchyard ... 60, 87 Gate (Petergate) ... 87, 225 Parish 7, 36, 46-48, 56, 118, 181, 225, 255-256, 261-262, 304, 318, 343, 438. 456 — — ringers ... ... 41, 104 Square 30, 351 Workhouse, Broad Marsh ... 36 Saint-Pierre, J. H. Bernardin de. Paul and Virginia ... ... 364 Salaries 12-13, 28, 43, 47, 50, 52, 77, 88, 90, 103, 262-263, 273, 282, 320, 322-323, 325-326, 328, 337- 338, 360, 366-367, 378-379, 382, 393, 401, 408, 417, 428-429, 442- 443. 445. 447. 449-451 Salem Chapel ... ... ... 5, n. i Sales, Wilham ... ... ... 79 Sale of Corporation property 64, 100- 102, 114, 276-277, 313, 320-321, 325. 330, 332, 337. 348-351. 455 Salisbury Street, London ... ... 244 Salmon, Samuel ... ... ... 241 502 INDEX Salmon, Thonia.s ... ... ... 208 Salt, Richard 85 Sand Field. Land north of the town, west of Mansfield Road 87, 410-412 getters 44-453 — Hills. Upper part of Derby Road 103, 115, 125, 166, 271 Sanders, John ... ... ...217 Sandiacre (Sandy Acre), Derbyshire 85 Sands, Benjamin ... ... 30, 186 — Robert, lace manufacturer ... 461 — — Mayor's Serjeant ... ... 105 Santry, . . . See Barrv 184, 271, 321 86 423-424, 426, 438 ... 416 179 ... 234, 242 ... 312 ... 84-85, 265 ... 176 •■• "5- 335 359, 378. 3S3 Sa.sh windows Satterthwaite, Richard Saturday market Savage, William Saville, Mr Savings Bank ... Saw mill Sawley, Derbys. Scales, Mr. Scavenging See also Cleaning School Committee — Estate 13, 49, 51, 57, 60, 64, 87-88, 103, 170, 206, 281, 284, 303, 310, 323, 334-335. 358-359, 388, 400, 414, 429-430, 436, 448-451 - — house. See Free School — of Industry ... ... 35-36 — rentals 87-88, 281 — room. Duke's Place ... ... 416 — — Halifax Lane Paul Court ... Schoolmasters' friendly society Schools See also Barker Gate Charity School ; Canal Street Charity Schools ; Free School ; Lancas- terian School ; Sunday School — of anatomy Schoolwardens ix, 40,50-56, 59, 64, 69, 71, 78, 88, 103, 116, 127, 179, 235, 262-264, 281, 283, 304, 323- 324, 358-360, 378, 380, 393, 399, 406, 414, 417-418, 429-430, 441, 448, 450, 463-472 — accounts 170, 269-270, 284, 299, 310, 337, 364, 388, 420, 448, 450 Scotland ... ... ... ... 144 432 87 364 384 438 Scowton, Mr. .. Screeton, — .. Seals, Robert .. Seals Seawell, Ann .. 353 ... 204 269, 469 200, 253, 305 276 Secret committee (of master hosiers) 200 Secretary of State for the Home Department 7, 36, 132, n. 2, 139. 149, 155, 187-188, 230, 259- 260, 309, 397, 423, 438 Sedan chairs ... ... 104, 272, 437 Sedition ... ... ... 5, 223 Select committee of House of Com- mons on education of poor 281, 283 Selston ... ... ... ... 142 Septon, Charlotte ... ... ... 301 Serjeants ... ... ... 315, 376 See also Common Serjeant ; Mayoress's Serjeant ; Mayor's Serjeant ; Sheriffs' Serjeants Servants ... ... ... 276, 342 Sessions, general quarter viii, 4-8, 20-21, 27-28, 33-38, 40-42, 46-48, 65-67, 75-77. 92-93. 106-110, 113- 114, u8, 135-136, 165, 175-176, 181, 188, 190-191, 196, 201-202, 209, n. I, 210-212, 221, 225, 241- 242, 255-257. 273, 284-286, 327- 328, 341, 350-351, 357, 364-365, 367. 372, 388-389, 457, 459-460 — House ... ... ... 1 1 3-1 14 — licensing ... ... ... ... 328 — ■ petty viii, 136, 176, 191, 212, 225, 242-245, 256-257, 273-276, 286-288, 300-301, 306-307, 316- 319, 328-329, 342, 354, 389-390, 396, 404-405 — ■ Retford ... ... ... ... 423 Seven Arch Bridge, Seven Arches 198, 452 — Stars, Carter Gate ... ... 6 73rd Regiment of Foot 105, 209, 222 Severn, George ... ... ... 84 — James ... ... ... ... 170 — John 83 Sewers, Court ol ... ... ... 217 Seymour, John ... ... ... 6 Shackleton, John ... ... ... 189 Shambles. Adjoining the Exchange 75, 88, 104, 115, 213-214, 216, 219, 238, n. I, 298, n. I, 324, 336-337. 341. 346, 354. 398-399. 433- 444 See also Broad Shambles ; Coun- try Shambles ; Cross Shambles ; Dark Shambles ; Dunkirk Shambles ; Light Shambles ; Narrow Shambles ; North Shambles — account ... ... ... ... 335 — Committee 115, 213-214, 331, 351 Shares in Flood Road 39, 229, n. i, 324 — — Gas-light Company ... 228, 232 — — London Uni\ersity 368, 375, 398 Sharp, Mr. ... ... ... 221, n. i Sharpe, George ... ... ... 192 — William ... ... ... 403, 414 Shaw, John ... ... ... 456, n. i — Joseph ... ... ... ... 456 — Mark ... ... ... ... 191 Shaw's Lane. Now Sherwood Street 113-114 Sheep 230, 245, 373 Sheep Lane. Now Market Street 63, 203-204, 318, 338, 403 — market ... ... 67-68, 115, 427 — pens ... 30, 82, 192, 280, 366 Sheepkilling ... ... ... ... 103 Sheffield ... ... ... 147, 153 Sheldon, — 87 — John 372 Shelford 84 INDEX 503 Shelton, Charles — W., & Son Shepherd, Mr. — Frances ... Shepshed (Sheepshead), Leics Sheraton, Mr. Sherbrooke, Mr. Sheridan, R. B. Sheriffs 22-24, 3i-3- 91, 93. 95. 98-99. 103, 113, 116 182, 208, 230, 236,-237, 248. 250, 312, 314, 326-328, 337, 356, 367, 376, 402, 419, 424, 430, 463-47 ^o. 355 434-436 ... 61 •■■ 437 ... 161 311 8 5, n. 3 70, 74, 76, 86, — gowns — county court — Serjeants ... Sherwin, Barbara Sherwood Forest — — Cricket Club... — Foresters ist Battn. — lads — Ward Shilton, Caractacus D'Aubigny 28 n. 2, 73. 285, 445, 448, 458-459 Shinny, shinty butcher 3^7 24S-249, 367 205-206, 230, 438 86 40 ... 339, n. I ... 105, n. 2 141 • 457 162 470 191 116, 132 40, 91 •■ 365 • 45 426 101 ^4 Shipham, Samuel Shipley, John Shipman, Mr. — Thomas ... Shipstone, Gervis Shire Hall Shoe (Shoemaker) Booths. West end of south side of Exchange ; later Exchange Alley 20, 81, 87, 121, 192, 203, 39 Shooting Shop doors, goods hanging at — hours Shopkeepers ... ... 71 Shore, Mrs — Elizabeth. See Barry — Joseph ... ... ... ...212 Short Hill ... 68 Shorthand writer ... 99, n. i, 147 Shoulder of Mutton, Barker Gate ... 390 Shows in Market Place 353, 362, 421 Shuttleworth, Mrs. ... ... ... 210 — Frederick ... 256,293-294,307 Sidmouth, Henry Addington, ist Vis- count ... 155-157. -23. 259-260 Signs, fire ... ... ... ... 316 — projecting ... ... ... 272 Sileby, Leics. ... ... ... ... 141 Silk lace or hosiery 142, 144, 140- 14«. 155. ■^■^5. 301 — mills 37, 403, n. I Silth from Tinker's Leen 261 Silverware ... 272, 339. 35-^. 396 Simes, Wilham 35 Simpson, John 294. 410 — Joseph 191 — William, constable 176 ropemaker ... 2 1, 82 357. 37^ Sims, William 334. 339 Sinecures 214 Singing in public houses 390 256, Sion Hill. Top of Derby Road, near present Drill Hall ... 210, n. 2 — — Waterwork Company 21-22, 170-172, 272 Sir Isaac Newton's Head, Glasshouse Lane ... ... 138,142,145,162 — John (Borlase) Warren public house, Derby Road ... ... 193 — Thomas White's Loan Fund 13-18, 29, 32. 220, 235, 446-448 Sison, F 148, 153-154 Sison. See Syston Skeleton found Skin yard Skinner's Close Slack, Jo.seph ... Slater, — — T. — Thomas Slaughter house Slave trade Sliding in streets Sloane Square, London Small toll. See Stallage Smalley, John — Samuel Smart, William Smith, Colonel — Mr. — Adam — C.(?) — Charles — Re\-. Edward — Edward ... — J — James, cotton merchant — — dissenter joiner 315, 339, 353, 364, 386-387, 403, 450 — Rev. John ... ... ... 265 — John, hairdresser ... ... 258 M.l'. 143, 146, 148, 153, 156-15^. 183, 214, 240 — Jonathan... ... 83, 233-234 — Joseph 433 — Martha ... ... ... ...311 — Payne and Smith, Messrs. ... 245 — Richard ... ... ... ... 17 Robert, ist Baron Carrington 179-181 ... 224 82, 85 339. n. 2 ••• 317 ... 158 ... 27 294 •■• 355 ... 184 ... 186 ... 239 ... 86 ... 341 ... 60 9 ••■ 330 ••■ 157 ... 158 ••• 354 ... 265 414-415 ... 416 ... 136 5. "■ I 1 79-181 5, n. 1 ... 97 191, 316 ... 178 ... 258 ... 204 ... 202 ... no — Robert — Samuel, alderman banker & Co. — Sarah — Thomas ... — — hosier ... — — overseer Carpenter 40, 54, 64, 72-73, loi, 132, 170, 177, 213, 230-231, 237. 258, 291, 312, 316, 320, 369. 377, 464-471 — William, butcher ? ... 233-234 — — gentleman ... ... ... 4 M.P 156 — — soldier ... ... ... 19 504 INDEX Smith's Bank i6i — map of England ... ... 300 Smithv Row 4, 43, 81, 85, 115, 191-192, 427, 438 Sneinton (Snienton, Snenton) ig, 126, 204, 217, 249-250, 306, 364, n. I, 431, 451, 453 See also New Sneinton — Hermitage 45^-453 1 10, 400, 414 40, no 31 ... 109 182 281 423 394 302 390 416 434-436 I ... 188 225 — lordship — Meadow(s) — Plains Snuffers Soars, William 186-187, 214, 240, 262-263, 267, 269, 273-274, 276, 284, 287, 290-291, 295, 309-312, 314, 316, 322, 336, 340, 360, 374, 380, 417-418, 449. 459-460, 467-472 Societies for seditious and treasonable purposes ... ... ... ... 5 Society for promoting knowledge 240-241 — — the prevention of vice and profaneness ... ... ... 106 Soldiers 104, 133, 175, 182, 188, 197, 209, 239, 252, 270-272, 317, 403-404 See also Regiments Soldiers' wives and children 7 Solicitor General ... ... 121 Solitary cells and imprisonment Solomon, Da\id ... 294, 302 — S Songs h5 Sotheran, John Soughs, drainage 343, 368, 377, Soup house South Street. Off Coalpit Lane Southwark ... ... ... ... 2 Southwell 140, n. i, 142, igS, 265, 404 Spain ... ... ... ... 189, n. i Spaniel Row ... ... ... ... 175 Spanish dollars ... ... ... 42 — patriots ... ... ... ... 91 Sparey, Isaac ... ... ... 442-443 Special committee for letting Shambles ... ... ... ... 331 — constables ... 223, 402, 404, 420 Spencer, Elizabeth ... ... ... 76 — Sarah ... ... ... ... 76 Spitalfield weavers ... ... ... 143 Spoondale (PSpondon, Derbyshire)... 85 Spoons 352 Sport in Sherwood Forest ... ... 40 Spread Eagle. Off Long Row ... y Spring Lane ... ... ... 206, 433 Spyeby (Spybey), George ... 299, 340 Stables proposed ... ... •••377 Stafford, George William Staff ord- Jerningham, ist Baron ... z^S Stainrod, — ... ... ... ... 174 Stall-keepers 370-371, 415-416, 424-427 Stallage 293. 370-372. 415-416. 423- 427, 438, 454 Stallions in market ... ... ... 75 Stalls, market 85-86, 236, 324, 438-439 Stamford ... ... ... ... 66 Stamp dutv — Office ' Stamps Standard Hill 447 ... 244, 361, n. 2, 363 105 , n.2, 72-73, 130, 255. 265, 273 Stanton, Derbyshire ... ... ... 148 Stapleton, James, Back Lane ... 191 Star Alehouse, Wheeler Gate ... 20 — and Garter, Narrow Marsh ... 390 — Court, St. James's Street ... 432 Starr, George ... ... ... ... 254 Statesman, The ... ... 146, 156 Statham, Samuel Stationery 33. 50. 56. 79, 463-465 359-360, 419. 450 Statute duty in kind ... ... 301 Staveley, Christopher ... ... 216 — Edward 2-3, 12, 20, 26-27, 29- 30, 32-33. 46-48, 51. 62, n. I, 65, 74-75, 81, 90, 100, 102-104, 108- 109, 112, 115, 117, 135. 166, 174, 184, 186-187, 192-193, 195, 203, 206-208, 213, 216, 220, 228, 238, 239, n. I, 250, 255, 257, 261, 266, 268, 271, 278, 283-284, 290-291. 294, 296, 298-299, 303-304. 310- 311, 313, 315, 322-324. 326, 334- 339, 343-348. 350-352. 355. 359. 362, 365, 368-370, 374, 376-378. 380-381. 383, 386-387, 391, 394, 397. 401. 419. 432. 444-445, 451. 455. 457. 464. 46<:)-472 — John, printer Steam engine ... Sterland, John — Octa\'ius ... — Samuel Stevens, William Ste\enson. Edward 457 312 102, n. I, 463-467 279, 284, 286 67, n. I 86 65 Steward of the Court of Record 463, 468-470, 472 — — — Manor 10-13, 38, 194- 195, 463. 468, 472 Stewart, Rev. John Burnett ... 265 Stocks. Robert ... 8y. 125, 185-186 Stoks, Mr. ... ... ... ... 149 Stone, John ... 12b, 214, 219, 466-468 Stone man. West Bridgford... 111, 176 — Pit Close ... ... ... ... 432 — — Coppice. South-west part of the Coppice ... ... ...311 — Watering. In the Clay Field, almost at the junction of the present Union Road, Great -Mfred Street and St. Ann's Well Road ... ... ... ... 39 Stonehouse, Dr. ... ... ... 240 Stones & Harvey, Messrs. ... ... 457 — John 330 Stones, stonework 91, 257, 283, 343, 456 Ston(e)y Street 5, n. 1, 62, 86, 175, n. I, 221, n. I Stoney Street almshouses (Hanley's) 396, 432 Storer, Dr. John ... ... 130, 235 Storey, John ... ... ... ••. 185 Storm ... ... ... ... ... 192 INDEX 505 Strahan, Alexander, sr. ... 463-465 jr 70, 464-465 Strand, The ... ... ... ... 244 Straw, John ... ... ... ... 80 Street names painted ... ... 198 Strelley, Philip 83, 216 Strelley, Notts. ... ... ... 265 Stretton, George 45-46. 9i. -70, 405 See also Burbage and Stretton — Samuel ... ... 46, 133, ig8 — William 46-48, 204, 216, 228, 255, 266, 271, 298 Stringer, George 37. 65 Strong room at Exchange ... 195-196 Stubbins, Mr. ... ... ... 125 — John ... ... ... ... 191 — • N. ... ... ... ... ... 217 Stubbs, Mr. ... ... ... ... 410 Subscriptions, Corporation 1-3, 18, 26-27, 31. 40. 43. 55. 61, 63, 69. 78-79, 90-91, 100, 104, 115, 127- 128, 130-132, 179-180, 182, 202, 209, 213, 219, 228, 232, 252-253, 279. 333. 376. 381-382, 392, 394. 398-399, 417. 430, 432. 434. 436, n. I, 441-442, 444-445 Sulley, Daniel Summers, Robert Sundaj' observance 67 13-18, 463-469 37, 42, 210, 241, 319, 458 Sunday School, Hounds Gate 207-208 Surfleet Bridge, Lines. ... ... 128 Surplice & Jeph.son, Messrs. ... 298 Survey of land ... ... 13, 255 Surveyor, Corporation 12, 103, 108, 135. 261. 315, 320, 323, 356, 369, 382 See also Staveley, Edward Surveyors of highways 106, 300- 301, 304, 368, 434-435 Sussex, H.R.H. Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of 294-297, 299, n. I, 353 Sutton, Charles 5, n. 2, 73, 187, n. 4, 276, 329 — Richard 5, ". 2, 456-457 — Thomas Manners. See ^lanners- Sutton Sutton, Yorks. 288 Swann, Christopher ... 258, 345, 470 — Edward 40-41, 44, 58, 65-66, 70, 88, loi, 103-104, 110, 127- 128, 135, 165, 169, 173-174. 188- 190, 193, 205, 219, 464-468 — Edward Allatt 205, 228, 256, 291, 466-467, 469-470 — Kirk(e) 90, 311, 320, 444. 451, 465-466, 470-472 — Samuel Henry ... 325, 407, 470 Swanwick, Derbyshire ... ... 149 Swine Green. Now Carlton Street, g.v. ... ...8, n I, 351, n. 2 Syston (Sison), Leics. ... ... 141 Tailors, combination of journeymen 66-0 Tailors' prices ... ... ... 342 Talbot, M 416 Talbot, Long Row ... ... 242, n. i Tarl(e)ton, Lt.-Gen. Banastre ... 157 Tate, Alexander ... ... ...418 Tatham, Mr. ... 284 Tatton, John ... ... ... ... 87 Tax Office ... ... ... ... 29 Taxes ... ... ... 165, 428, 445 See also Income tax ; Land tax Ta\-lor, Mr. ... ... ... 68, 410 — B. ... ... ... ... ... 204 — Benjamin... ... ... 307, 352 — John 81 — Mary ... ... ... ... 342 — Michael Angelo ... ... ... 296 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 84 — William ... ... ... 149, 421 Tea ... ... ... ... ... 387 Tebbutt, — 83 Teesdale, Colonel ... ... ... 404 Temple, London ... ... ... 442 — Bar, London ... ... ... 143 Ten Bells, Narrow Marsh ... ... 146 Tenants of Corporation ... 49, 80-88 Test Act ... ... ... 356, 361 Tewkesbury- (Tukesbur\% Tucksberry) 139-140, 145, 157, 161, 307 Thackeray, John ... ... ... 423 Thackery & Son, Messrs. ... ... 440 Theaker, John ... ... ... 468 Theatre, new. In Bottle Lane ... 240 — St. Mary's Gate 134, 210, 421 — licence ... ... ... 5-6, 65-66 Theatrical companies ... ... 390 Thefts 42, 67, 103, 221, 301, 306, 364, 404-405, 440 33rd Regiment ... ... ... 240 Thomason & Jones, Messrs., Birming- ham ... ... ... ... 187 Thomassin, Corbitt & Co. ... 274-276 Thompson, — ... ... ... 85 — Robert 234-235 — Sarah ... ... ... 188-190 — William ... ... ... ... 204 Thomson (Thompson), James. The Seasons ... ... ... 79, 364 Thornbury, Glos. ... ... ... 263 Thoroton, Rev. Edward Levett ... 265 Thorp, John _... 355 Thorpe, Joseph ... ... "... 240 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 307 — Rev. Thomas ... ... ... 265 Thorpe, Tilney, Lines. ... ... 21 Threatening letters ... 124, 149-150 Three Artichokes (Artichokes), Pepper Street ... ... ... ... 38 Throsby, Thomas ... ... ... 342 Thurland Hall, Pelham Street ; demolished 1831 74, 340, 388 — — paddock ... ... ... 330 Timber : dray loads ... ... 435 — for building ... ... ... 89 — obstructs streets ... ... 257 — sale ... ... ... ... 427 — trees ... ... 206-207, 218 iO() INDEX Timber wharf... ... ... ...312 — Hill. Now South I'arade ... 427 Timberland, Lines. ... ... ... 21 Tiines ... ... ... ... ...418 Timm, Mr 63 — John ... ... ... ••. 240 — Thomas ... ... ... ••. 240 Tinker's Leen. .\ branch of the Leen 90, 261, 452 Tissington, Henry ... ••• •■■ t>6 Tithes ... 71-72. 173. 323. 411-412 Tithingmen ... ... ... 279-280 Toft steads ... ... ... ... 246 Tokens ... ... ... ...117 Toleration Act ... ... . . . 1 1 1> Toll house or bar : at Trent Bridge 86, 290 245 382 265 — — Flood Road ... — Street Tollerton Tollhouse Hill. Lower part of Derby Road, outside Chapel Bar 40, 80-81, 115, 171 Tollin(g)ton, Thomas ... ... 35 Tolls 116, 128-129, 230, 250, 268- 269, 279-280, 290, 293, 327, 337. 366, 370, n. 2, 415-416, 423-427. 430, 436-438 Tomlin's Court ... ... ... 198 Tomlinson, Mr. ... ... 369, n. i Tongue, Mrs. ... ... ... ... 38 Toone, — ... ... ... ... 190 Topham, — ... ... ... ... 403 — William, of Derb}' ... ... 121 Nottingham ... ... 60 Toplis, Rev. John 50-51, 78, 88, 261-262, 383-384 — John 7 — (Toplas), R. 143-144, 146-147, '53-J54. 156, 158, 161 Topping, Joseph 237 Tories ... ... ... ... ... ix Towle, James... ... ... ... 222 — John ... ... ... ... I Town Clerk of Nottingham 5, n. 2, 13, 17, 23, 25, 31, 45, 48, 53, 58- 59. 70-71. 73. 75. 78, 89, 113, 123, 125, 157, 163, 177, 181, 195-196, 200, n. 1-2, 209, 213, 219, 226, 234-236, 243, 277-278, 280, 283, 294, 29b, 304, 308, 312-314, 322, 326, 330-332, 346, 359, 361, 375, 391-392, 395, 406-407, 414, 428- 430, 447, 463, 467 et passim — bills 3, 20, 31, 75, 91, 105-106, 132-135, 167-170, 174-175, 187-188, 197-200, 210, 221-224, 239-240, 253-254, 267, 269-272, 284, 299, 304-306, 340, 353. 363. 369, 388, 396-397, 401- 404, 419-423. 437-438, 447. 454- 456, 458 — correspondence 8-9, 438-439 Deputy ... ^S, 172 Town Clerk of Retford ... ... 128 — Crier, bellman 41, 45, 74-75, 88, 105, 186, 209, 323, 333, 415, 431 — Gaol. See Gaol — Hall 318 See also Guildhall — Improvement Scheme ... ... 31 — meeting ... i, 106, 182, 227-228 — rate. See County rate Tracts ... ... ... ... 240-241 Tracy (Tracey), Charles Hanbury 146, 157-158, 160 Trade 97-98, 118, 120, 126, 310, 410, 416, 426 — union movement ... ... vii Trafalgar, Battle of ... ... ... 41 Traffic ... ... ... ... 203-204 Transparencies ... ... ... 187 Transport Board, London ... 131-132 Transportation of prisoners ... ... 67 Travelling expenses ... ... 20, 306 Travis, Barnabas ... ... ... 355 Treadmill, tread wheel 339-340, 353 Treason ... ... ... 5, 223 Treasurer for County Rate ... 27-28, 75-76, 91-93, 105-106, 132-135. 174, 187, 189, 197-200, 210, 221- 222, 241, 253, 271-273, 298. 306, 316, 340, 403, 421, 437 — of Nottingham ... ... 41, 90 Tree Yard ... ... ... ... 198 Trees, James ... ... ... ... 308 Trees on Corporation estates 206-207, 218 Trent Bridge(s) 30, 39-40, 43, 80, 8z, 86, 100, iio-iii, 191-192, 206, 236, 245, 252, 331-332, 338, 344. 365. 394. 429-430 — — Cricket Ground ... 460, n. 2 toll gate ... ... ... 230 — — — house ... ... ... 86 — — tolls 250, 268-269, 279-280, 290, 293, 327, 436-437 — — warehouse ... ... ... 100 — — watchhouse ... ... ... 442 — • — wharf 43, 80, 100, igi-192, 230 — Canal Company ... ... 12, 234 — Close. Nether Trent Close (q.v.) was on the south bank of the Trent, east of Trent Bridge. Formerly called East Stener. For Over or Upper Trent Close see Aldermen's Parts. 12, 206, 331-332 — Navigation Company ... 252, 394 — Nook Close. North bank of Trent, west of the Town Arms Hotel 1 1 1 , 453 See also Far Trent Nook — River ... 217-218, 245, 345 Old ... ... ... 100, 170 weir ... ... ... ... 40 — Waterwork Company 331-333, 407 Trentham, William ... ... ... 134 Trespass 62, 233-234, 370-371. 373. 399. 452-453 Trials 93-99, 333 Trigg(e), Thomas ... ... ... 14 Troops. .See Regiments ; Soldiers INDEX 507 Trough Closes. Between Gorsey Close and Hunger Hill Troys ... Truck Act True Briton coach Trueman, David — John Trumpets Truswell, Mr — Joseph Turks, defeat of Turk's Head, Spaniel Row Turncalf Alley. Now Sussex Street 55, 136, n. 2, 189, n. 2 Turner, Mr. — Thomas, Back I.ane — — Corporation tenant — — guard ... — William ... Turnkey Turnpike Act ... — Road See also names of roads Turton, G. — John, sr. ... jr lussaud, Madame Tutin, Mr — John, Broad Lane — — butcher I'wells, Charles 5, 26, 48, 69-70, 73 463-466 Tj'burn ticket ... Tyler Street Independent Chapel 5 Tyrolese singers Tyrwhit(t), Sir Thomas 155-156 57 109 1. I 190 422 80 387 410 418 329 175 306 410 191 80 190 5, n. 2 231-232 333 84 83 83 318 142 149 83 88 ■253 n. I 353 161 U Umbrella stand Umbrellas Under Secretary of State ... — Sheriff (Clerk to the Sheriffs) ^36-237, 312, 314, 326-327, 341 430, 463, 468-470 Unemployment 127, 261, 270, 278 3-^1. 330, 333. 373 Union Canal ... — Club — Inn, Trent Bridge — Jack Universities ... 50, 368, 375, 398 Unwin, Sarah ... 388 339 133 47-2 442 102 215 288 299 418 258 Vaccination ... ... ... ... 178 Vaccine Institution ... ... ... 90 Vagrants : passes for ... 38, 201 — relief of ... ... ... ... 92 — removal ... ... ■•■ 8, 225 Valuation of fall of water ... ... 294 goods ... ... 109, 199-200, 235 — • — trees ... ... ... 206-207 Vansittart, Nicholas, ist Baron Bexley 155. 157 X'arley, — , prisoner ^'ason, George Vaughn, E. Vernon, Captain Vestry meetings 105 299, 2,oU, 340 ... 416 ■■■ 175. 188 262, 321 Vicarage House (St. Mary's) Vice, Society for the prevention of ... 106 Vickers, John... ... ... ... 66 Voters, voting. See Elections Voting paper ... ... ... 460-461 W Wages viii, 66-67, 91, 143, 196, 215, 220-221, 225, 255, 301, 328, 341-342 Waggons 107, lib, 203-204, 257, 316-317 Wain, Joseph ... ... ... ...416 Wainwright, John ... ... ... 7 WaisbeU, Mr 146, 158 W'aits ... ... 103-104, 209, 320, 323 Wakefield, Charles ...loi, 103-104, 466 — Francis, sr. i, 21, 55, 171, 213, 219 jr 75. 465 — Thomas 184-185, 196, 228, 230, ■247-251. 255, 260, 264-265, 277, 289-290, 294-296, 304, 309-310, 320, 322-323, 326, 338, 343-344. 346-347. 358-359. 361, 363. 368, 374-375. 379-381, 384. 391, 393- 395. 398, 407. 414. 417-418, 429- 430, 432, 436, 439, 442-444, 451, 454, 467-472 Waldegrave, John James, 6th Earl 132, 137 Walker, George ... ... ... 4 — >Irs. J 342 — John, proprietor of New Basford Waterworks Tollhouse Hill — Joseph — Robert — Thomas, scholar — — sur\eyor — William Wallis, Mr Walnut Tree Lane Wand, Sheriff's W^ar : French re\'olutionary — Napoleonic — prisoners ... — Office Ward, — — Edward ... — Francis — John — Joseph — Robert Ward elections — lists Wardley, James Wards Warming pan... Warneford, Rev. Warp lace or net Warrant for seizure of goods 12, 217, 325. 361, :i, 170-172 ... 81 ... 416 128-129 ... 79 369 470 ... 216 ... Ill ... 91 3. n. 2 ... 26 131-132 ... 458 ... 84 ... 87 230-232 ... 149 ... 66 ... 416 454. 457 45(^-458 ... 80 456-458 ... 109 ... 76 142, 146 ... 109 5o8 INDEX Warwick ... ... 243, 44b, 448 Warwickshire ... ... ... ... 102 Waste land 10, 48-49, 51, 59, 193, 213, 261-262, 276-278, 293-294, 302, 311, 321, 330, 410-412, 425- 426, 434-436, 453 Watch and ward ...133-134, 200, 226 Watchhouse at Trent Bridge ... 442 Watchmen ... 390, 398-399, 433, 44^ Water-carts ... ... ... ...171 Water Lane ... ... ... ... 390 Waterfall, German ... ... ... 308 Waterloo, battle of ... ... ... 209 Waterspouts ... ... ... ... 195 W^aterwork Company, New 348-350 Old 44, 61, 137, 171, 276- 277, 294, 320, 321, n. I, 322, 332, 344, 346, 348-350, 367, 380, 432, 434 W'aterworks and water supply 21-22, 44, 60, 121, 238, 272, 311, 330, 339, 368, 382-383 See also Mansfield Road . . . Waterwork Company ; Sion Hill W'aterwork Company ; Trent Waterwork Company Watkinson, Samuel 97, 330, 35(1, 375. 382 Watson, yir. ... ... ... ... 37 — E. ... ... ... ... ... 416 — George ... ... ... ... 225 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 317 Watterson, John ... ... 5, n. 2 Watts, Richard "... 84 Waxworks ... ... ... ... 318 Wayman, Richard ... ... ... 263 Weapons. See Arms Weathercock for Guildhall ... ... 117 Webster, — ... ... ... ... 1 48 Wedgwood shells ... ... ... 455 Wednesday Market ... ... 423, 438 Weekday Cross 38, 43, 62-63, 88, 90. 131, 423, 432 — Market ... ... ... 62-63, 423 Weighing machines or houses 63, 80, 126, 193, 213, 257, 278, 345- 346, 350-351. 372, 376-377 Weight, short... ... ... ... 33 Weights and measures 63-64, 112, 346 Weir in Sneinton Meadows, near Trent Bridge ... ... 12, 40 Welford, Northants ... ... ... 102 Well in front of Exchange ... ... 197 — — St. Paul's Court ... ... bo — near Mansfield Road ... ...311 — on Derby Road 185, 382 Wellington, .Arthur Wellesley, ist Duke of ... ... ... ... 305 Wellow ... ... ... ... 288 Wells, Miss 68 — John 295, 469, 472 — Sarah, spinster ... 111-112, 121 — William 104, 463-468 Wesson, Mrs. ... ... ... ... 372 West Bridgford 186, 379, 384-385, 452 See also Bridgford Church Ill, n. I Western counties ... ... ... 102 W'estminster ... ... ... ... 136 Weymouth ... ... ... ... 329 Wharves 43, 61, 80, 100, 180, 191- 192, 230, 312, 317, 321, 344, 364, 372 Wheatcroft, German, & Sons ... 386 Wheatley, John — William Wheeler Gate ... Wheelhouse, Thomas Wheldon, John Whey House ... WTiigs ... WTiitbread, Samuel ... WTiitby, Absalom W^hitby, Maria (or Jane) WTiitchurch, Richard — William ... Whitcombe, R. White, E — G. F — Henry Kirke ... 2 — John — Re\'. Neville — S. H — Samuel — Sir Thomas 242-245 ... 196 20, 115, 343 5, n. 2 83 ... Ill ix ... 160 370 370 86 79 429 ... 416 459 ,5. 355, n. 1,364 ... 217 355 274 ... 224, 241 ... 313, 446 See also Sir Thomas White's loan fund — Thomas ... ... ... ... 463 White Lion, Long Row ... ... i — Swan, Sneinton Hermitage ... 453 Whitehall 181 White's Charit}'. See Sir Thomas White's loan fund Whitehead, George ... — Sarah Whitehurst, John, & Son Whitfield, George 4 i { I I 342, 407 ... 342 374. 396 ... 36 ... 176 ... 207 loi, 207, 465-466 191 79, 286 329 367, 415, n. I ... 416 82, 323. 367 5, n. I 453 416 WTiitlark, Joseph Whitlock, Mrs. — John — M. M. Whitt, John ... Whittaker, George Whittle, James — Samuel — Thomas ... — William ... Whyatt, Rev. Widdoson, John Widening streets, bridges i, 39-40. 63, 114, 180-181, 219-220, 268, 304, 311, 333, 356, 361, 367, 385. 391. 393-394. 398, 409, 430 Wiglev, Samuel ... 60, 87, 416 — T. 416 Wilcockson, John ... ... ... 29 Wilcox, Mr. ... ... ... ... 344 Wild, Henry ... ... ... 5, n. 2 — John ... ... ... 158, 160 Wildman, Colonel Thomas 295, 456, n. i Wilford, Edward ... 354 Wilford, Notts. 90, in, 148, 246, 265, 452 — Lane ... ... ... ...in — lordship ... ... ... in, 453 INDEX 509 Wilkins, Rev. George ... 281-283 — John ... ... ... ... 419 Wilkinson, Samuel, Lister Gate ... 86 — — Woolpack Lane ... ... 136 — Thomas ... ... ... ... 136 — Rev. William ... ... ... 265 Wilks, Richard ... ... 217-219 Willersley, Derbyshire ... ... 136 William IV, King 382, 387, n. 2, 393. 395. 399 Williams, — ... ... 318-319 — Thomas ... ... ... 27, 464 Williamson, Luke ... ... ... 83 — Richard ... ... ... ... 80 — William ... ... ... ... 63 Willoughby, Joseph ... ... ... 81 Wilson, Mr 54, 340, 353 — and Thurman, hatters ... ... 105 — Mrs. John ... , 82 — John ' 81 — Jonathan... ... ... ... 276 — Rev. Richard ... ... ... 418 ■ — Richard ... ... ... ... 87 469 Samuel William, 185, 189, alderman 205, 207, : 101, 14, 219, 224 230-231, 241, 245, 262-264, 267 278, 289-291, 295, 309, 312, 336 374. 380-381, 397, 465-472 — — gentleman ... ... ... 81 Windmill Close. In 1831 a windmill stood at top of present Wollaton Street Windmills Wine ... 74, 200, 235, 3o( — for Sacrament Winks, Samuel Winrow, John Winter, Mr. ... — Matthew ... Wolfe, General Wollaton — Street ... • Wolverhampton Women, disorderly Wood, Alice ... — George — Henry Moses ... 362, — John — Mary — Mrs. Robert — Rev. Dr. Robert 78-79 179, 262-263, 269, 299, 323, 380 383-385. 406, 408-409, 413-414 417. 420 — Samuel, fwk. — — murderer — Thomas ... Wood Lane. North-east end of the road to St. Ann's Well, between Boycroft and the Well ... 85-86, Wood. See Timber Woodborough Road 124-125, 163, 196, n. i Woodcock, John ... ... ... 76 54 447 229, 369, 451 .. 142 21 88 "3 403 450 458 76 230 393 29 364 265 n. I 318 226 83 37 472 355. Ill 413 429 80 340 82 06 Woodward, Dr — Samuel — William ... Woollens, Thomas Josiah 241 91 385 422 409 71. 361 St. Woolley, Isaac 214, 219, 246, 256, 267. 291, 336, 352, 466, 468-469 — Michael ... ... ... ... 80 Woolpack Lane ... 136, n. 2, Workhouses See also House of Industry Mary's Workhouse ; St. Nicho- las's Workhouse ; St. Peter's Workhouse Working classes' public meeting ... Workmen's compensation ... 196, Worksop Worrall, William Worthington, Samuel Wortley, Mr. ... — Joseph Wragg, John ... — Sarah Wright, Captain — Col. — Edward ... — Francis — Ichabod ... — J — John, baker — — barber... — — Corporation tenant — — esq. — — hosier ... — — Sheriffs' Serjeant Co. 404 208 263 82 13-18, 463-464 5, n. 2 5, n. 2 342 342 9 ... 104 83 103 361 256 40 112 7, 36, 60, 87, 199, 217, 344, 185 137 293. 327. 364 & Ichabod, & Co. ... 27, 213 Smith... 199 — Samuel ... ... ... ... 85 — Thomas ... ... ... ... 76 — William, baihff ... 30, 192, 206 — — Corporation tenant ... ... 80 Wright Alley. Off Narrow Marsh ... 173 Wright's Bank ... ... ... 145 Wyld(e), Rev. Charles 65, 136, 212, 241, 284 Wylde, Isaac ... 2, 11-12, 73, 463-465 — Thomas, councillor 193, 214, 219-220. 230, 268, 279, 295, 311, 326, 368, 380, 463-472 — — regulator of market 357. 370. 438 Wysall ... ... ... ... ... 406 Yeomanry Cavalry ... ... 191, n. i York, Frederick Augustus, Duke of 305, 345-346 York Street 71, n. 1, 80, 82, 142, 190, 324. 330. 40". 444 Yorkshire ... ... ... ... 102 Youle, Mr. ... ... ... ... 434 Youle's timber wharf ... ... 312 Youngman, — ... ... ... 456 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY Los Angeles This book is DUE on the last date stamped below. NOV 1619 36 Form L9-lC0in-9,'52(A3105)444 t PLEASp DO NOT REMOVE THIS BOOK CARD^ University Research Library •-1 0 z 00 -J;